What is a Hiring Freeze?

A hiring freeze is a strategic choice made by an organization to temporarily cease the recruitment and hiring of new employees. 

This measure is typically implemented to manage expenses or re-evaluate staffing needs in light of financial limitations, strategic workforce planning, or external economic challenges. Throughout a hiring freeze, any open positions remain unfilled, and no new roles are established, although certain exceptions may be granted for key positions. This approach is frequently employed as a preventative action to prevent layoffs while also upholding financial stability.