hiring freeze
No new employees
A hiring freeze is an organizational policy temporarily halting all new recruitment.
Companies implement hiring freezes during economic uncertainty, budget constraints, or restructuring: The company announced a hiring freeze until next quarter.
The freeze typically affects new positions while allowing internal transfers or promotions to continue.
- pink slipEmployment termination notice
- cutbacksReductions in spending
- budget cutsPlanned spending reductions
- budgetPlan for spending
- headcountTotal of individuals present
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Intensive period of employment
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Available jobs seeking candidates
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