What is another word for hiring freeze?
Pronunciation: [hˈa͡ɪ͡əɹɪŋ fɹˈiːz] (IPA) 
Hiring freeze is a term that has gained widespread use in recent years to describe a situation where companies or organizations stop hiring new employees, either as a response to financial difficulties, a slowdown in business operations, or as a cost-cutting measure. There are several other synonyms for hiring freeze, such as a staffing freeze, recruitment ban, employment embargo, hiring moratorium, employment suppression, job freeze, or employment stoppage. All of these terms imply that no new hiring is taking place within the organization and that existing staff are likely to be taking on more responsibilities. When the hiring freeze is lifted, the organization may resume normal recruitment and hiring activities.
