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Zimmer Biomet - Anyone else seeing slowdowns/hiring freezes?

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·54d ago·1 comments
Hey everyone, long-time lurker here. Been at ZB for a few years now, mostly in a project management role. Lately, there's been a weird vibe. Projects are getting pushed back, some new initiatives seem to have stalled indefinitely, and it feels like the hiring freeze is really on for many departments. I haven't heard any concrete rumors of layoffs, and my direct manager is tight-lipped, but the general atmosphere is definitely tense. Are others experiencing this? Is it just my department, or is this a company-wide thing? Just trying to gauge if I should start dusting off the resume or if this is a temporary belt-tightening. Anyone have insights into what might be happening behind the scenes? Any whispers about Q3/Q4 performance impacting headcount? Trying not to panic, but the lack of clarity is making it tough to stay positive. Appreciate any honest feedback or observations.

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·54d ago

Yeah, I've definitely felt a shift recently. Projects are definitely slower to get approved, and some timelines seem way more fluid than they used to be. I'm in R&D and we've seen some positions go unfilled for longer than usual. It’s hard to say if it’s a full freeze or just a significant slowdown, but the cautious approach is palpable across several teams I interact with. Fingers crossed it's just a temporary phase and things pick back up soon. It's tough when the momentum stalls like this.