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WM - What's the deal with hiring freezes?

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·50d ago·1 comments
Been hearing whispers around the office and on LinkedIn about a potential hiring freeze at Waste Management, though nothing concrete. Anyone else getting the same vibe? Seeing fewer job postings internally and externally, and some teams seem to be tightening their belts. Wondering if this is a precursor to something bigger or just a typical Q3/Q4 slowdown. My team's manager has been pretty cagey when asked about future headcount. Feels like a bit of uncertainty creeping in. Trying to gauge if I should start polishing up the resume or if this is just noise. Anyone in other departments seeing similar trends, or is it business as usual? Curious to hear what others are observing or hearing from leadership, even if it's just anecdotal. Trying to stay ahead of the curve and understand the broader picture. Is anyone else actively looking or considering options outside WM right now due to this perceived slowdown?

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·50d ago

I've noticed something similar. The internal job board seems a lot sparser than it was a few months ago, and the few roles posted are highly specialized. It's definitely created a bit of buzz, with people speculating about efficiency drives or maybe even restructuring. The lack of clear communication from leadership only fuels the rumors. Hopefully, it's just seasonal, but it's hard not to feel a little uneasy when it seems like headcount is being scrutinized more than usual. I'm curious to see if any official announcements come out or if things just quietly revert to normal later in the year.