Novo Nordisk has postponed the start dates for new employees in Denmark who were scheduled to begin work on Monday, September 1st. This decision comes as the pharmaceutical company implements a hiring freeze for positions deemed non-essential to its operations.

The company confirmed the postponement to Ekstra Bladet, stating that the measure affects new hires who had received job offers but had not yet commenced their employment.

This action is part of a broader effort by Novo Nordisk to control costs by ceasing all hiring activities except for those that are critically necessary for the company’s operations.