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Posted on June 10, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleNorsk Hydro pauses white collar hiring due to economic uncertainty, citing geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions. Blue collar recruitment remains unaffected.
HELSINKI (Reuters) -Norwegian aluminium maker Norsk Hydro will temporarily halt recruitment for white collar positions due to global economic uncertainty, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
The hiring freeze comes in response to geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions and economic volatility impacting the business environment, Hydro said.
"The world has changed, and we must adapt to the new reality," CEO Eivind Kallevik said in the statement. "We are now taking action."
Hydro is also launching a review of the number of white collar employees at the group to assess current and future needs, it added.
The group said it will continue to recruit for blue collar positions.
(Reporting by Essi Lehto, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Norsk Hydro is temporarily halting recruitment for white collar positions due to global economic uncertainty, including geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.
The company is launching a review of its white collar employee needs to assess current and future requirements.
Yes, Norsk Hydro will continue to recruit for blue collar positions despite the hiring freeze for white collar roles.
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