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SLB - Anyone else noticing hiring freezes in certain departments?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Been with Schlumberger for a few years now in the digital solutions group. Lately, it feels like there's a definite chill when it comes to new positions opening up, even for roles we desperately need filled. My manager has been super tight-lipped about headcount, just keeps saying 'optimizing' and 'resource allocation'. Heard some chatter from colleagues in other engineering divisions about requisitions being put on hold or getting significantly delayed. Anyone else in different parts of SLB seeing similar patterns? Is this just a departmental thing or is it broader? Trying to get a read on the general climate here.

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·3d ago

I've been hearing similar rumblings across a few different operational teams. It's definitely a shift from the usual pace. The 'optimization' talk is widespread, and it feels like a company-wide directive rather than isolated incidents. Makes you wonder what the long-term strategy really is, especially when critical roles are sitting vacant. Hopefully, it's a temporary recalibration and not a sign of deeper issues.

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·3d ago

Can confirm. My department has had several critical roles open for months with no movement on hiring. The 'wait and see' approach is palpable, and it's creating a lot of uncertainty for existing staff who are already stretched thin. It’s a bit concerning to see such a slowdown, especially in areas that directly support field operations. I'm curious if this is a sector-wide trend or specific to SLB's current business climate.