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Okta - Is anyone else seeing reduced headcount requests/hiring freezes?

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·20d ago·1 comments
Curious to hear if others are experiencing a similar situation at Okta. I'm not directly involved in the hiring process, but within my team, we've had a couple of requisitions put on hold indefinitely. Furthermore, discussions about backfilling critical roles that recently opened up seem to be met with a lot of 'we'll revisit this later.' It feels like more than just a typical hiring slowdown. Combined with the past layoff news and general market sentiment, it's making me a bit nervous about job security and future team growth. Is this a company-wide directive, or is it department-specific? Anyone in HR or management have a pulse on this? Trying to understand if this is a signal of impending larger cuts or just prudent financial management in a tough economic climate.

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·20d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a similar vibe across different departments. There's a palpable sense of caution when it comes to opening new headcount, even for roles that seem pretty essential. It's more than just a seasonal dip; it feels like a strategic shift in how resources are being allocated. Conversations tend to circle back to efficiency and optimizing existing teams rather than expanding. The market's definitely making everyone a bit more risk-averse, and it's showing in these decisions. Hopefully, it's just a temporary adjustment period.