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ISG - Anyone else seeing hiring freeze/slowdown?

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·46d ago·2 comments

So, I've been trying to get a few roles approved for my team over the past quarter and it's been an uphill battle. Everything is getting scrutinized way more than usual, and approvals are taking ages, if they come at all. Some roles that were previously open are now just... gone. It's making it really tough to get new projects off the ground and even maintain current capacity. Feels like a de facto hiring freeze in some areas, if not an outright one. Is anyone else in hiring management or aware of hiring trends within Intuitive Surgical experiencing this? Wondering if this is a strategic shift or just a temporary belt-tightening measure. Not hearing anything official, but the impact is definitely being felt on the ground. Anyone got any intel?

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·46d ago

Interesting question. I've noticed a similar tightening from my perspective on the technical side. We were expecting some new heads to come on board for an upcoming initiative, but those conversations have definitely stalled. Managers are being asked to justify every single headcount request, and it feels like the bar has been raised significantly. It's frustrating when you're trying to push forward with innovation, but resource allocation seems to be undergoing a pretty serious review. Hopefully, it's a temporary phase.

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·46d ago

Heard whispers about this too. While I'm not in hiring management directly, the buzz I'm picking up is that the company is being much more conservative with new hires across the board. Budgets are reportedly under tighter scrutiny, and there's a focus on optimizing existing teams before bringing in more people. It could be a strategic move to consolidate resources or prepare for a potential economic shift. Makes sense to pause and reassess in uncertain times, though it definitely impacts those looking to grow their teams or join the company.