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Unilever freezes hiring as Iran war boosts shipping costs and forces tougher workforce moves
Business
Published on 24 April 2026
More job cuts and bonus changes follow the freeze
Unilever says it will freeze new hiring after higher shipping costs tied to the Iran war squeeze margins. The cost pressure is also prompting workforce reductions and changes to bonus structures, signaling a broader push to protect profitability amid ongoing disruption in global trade routes.
- Unilever will freeze hiring due to higher shipping costs
- Iran war-linked logistics pressures are cited as the driver
- The company is cutting jobs and reshaping bonus plans
- Moves aim to protect margins during global disruption
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