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McKesson: My perception is that internal mobility is up, external hiring down.

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·3d ago·2 comments

Just wanted to throw this out there and see if it resonates with anyone else. Over the past few months, I've seen a noticeable increase in internal transfers and people moving between departments. On the flip side, the number of external job postings seems to have dwindled, and the few that are out there feel like they've been open for a while. It makes me wonder if the company is trying to reallocate existing talent before bringing in new blood, or if it's a cost-saving measure. Could be nothing, but combined with some of the other whispers about 'optimization,' it's starting to feel like a pattern. Anyone else picking up on this trend? Are hiring managers in your areas still actively recruiting externally, or are they leaning heavily on internal candidates?

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·3d ago

I've definitely noticed something similar. It feels like there's a real push to promote from within and fill roles using existing employees. Makes sense from a retention and culture perspective, but yeah, the external market does seem a bit tighter right now. Wonder if it's a strategic move to leverage current skills or just a reaction to market conditions.

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·3d ago

That resonates with me too. My team has had a few roles that were initially posted externally, but then they ended up filling them with internal candidates. It's a bit of a double-edged sword – great for those looking to grow within the company, but maybe a little disheartening for those outside looking to get in. Seems like a deliberate shift in hiring strategy.