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PTC - Anyone else seeing changes in hiring/contracting?

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·25d ago·2 comments
Been noticing a definite slowdown in hiring for my department and a few others I interact with. Also, some of the contract roles that usually get renewed seem to be ending without extensions, and there aren't many new ones popping up to replace them. This is pretty different from how things have been in the past couple of years. It's not a layoff announcement, obviously, but it feels like a tightening. Is this happening elsewhere in the company? Are budgets being scrutinized more heavily? Just trying to gauge if this is a company-wide trend or if it's isolated to certain areas. My manager is pretty tight-lipped, which isn't helping ease any anxieties. Curious to hear if others are seeing similar shifts, especially if you're in departments that typically hire or utilize contractors frequently. Trying to understand the bigger picture here.

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·25d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a similar chill. My team's been putting in requests for new hires for months and we're still in limbo. The usual fast turnaround on contract roles has evaporated, too. It's unnerving, for sure. Makes you wonder if there's a broader shift happening behind the scenes with spending. Hoping it's just a seasonal dip, but the extended nature of this feels different.

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·25d ago

Interesting you bring this up. We've also noticed a slowdown on the contracting side. Positions that would typically be filled within weeks are now sitting open indefinitely. Recruiters are being a lot quieter, and the usual flow of new opportunities has definitely dried up. It's creating a bit of uncertainty for everyone involved, and people are definitely talking about it.