recruitment reduction
[/rɪˈkruːtmənt rɪˈdʌkʃən/]
noun phrasepl: recruitment reductions
redução de recrutamento
1. The process of decreasing the number of new employees or personnel being hired by an organization
The company announced a recruitment reduction due to economic downturn.
A empresa anunciou uma redução de recrutamento devido à recessão econômica.
2. A strategic decision to hire fewer new staff members in response to budget constraints or business changes
Following the merger, recruitment reduction was implemented across all departments.
Após a fusão, a redução de recrutamento foi implementada em todos os departamentos.
This term became increasingly common in business discourse in both Brazil and the USA during economic crises. In Brazil, it's typically discussed in formal corporate communications and HR policies, while in the USA it's frequently mentioned in business news and corporate strategy discussions. The concept reflects global corporate responses to economic uncertainty and market volatility.
NYC Slang
hiring freeze or 'they're cutting back on hiring'
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