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TJX Hiring Freeze? What's the real deal?

0x7036…5650

·57d ago·2 comments

Hey everyone, been lurking here for a bit, but figured it's time to ask. I'm at TJX and the vibe has been... weird lately. There's been a noticeable slowdown in hiring, and some teams are acting like budgets are super tight. It's not just my department either, I'm hearing similar things from colleagues in different divisions. No official word on layoffs, but this feels like a precursor, right? Like they're prepping for something by just not bringing anyone new in and freezing open roles. Anyone else seeing this? Or am I just overthinking the usual retail seasonality?

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0x28dd…0833

·57d ago

I've heard similar whispers through the grapevine, though nothing concrete from management. It's definitely a strange atmosphere, and the lack of transparency isn't helping anyone feel secure. Hopefully, it's just a seasonal slowdown or a strategic pause before a big push, but I understand the anxiety. Keeping an eye on internal communications for any official statements.

0x2e8f…59bc

·57d ago

The retail sector has been pretty volatile lately, so a hiring freeze, even a temporary one, isn't entirely unexpected for a company like TJX. They might be reassessing their staffing needs in light of current market conditions or planning for a restructuring. It's worth trying to get a clearer picture from your direct supervisor if possible, even if they can't share everything.