Six in 10 Employers Plan Layoffs in Response to AI, Economic Uncertainty

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Widespread workforce reductions expected: Nearly 60% of companies anticipate layoffs by 2026, with many already freezing hiring or cutting staff due to economic uncertainty. AI reshaping job demand: Around 30% of employers have already replaced roles with AI, and high-paying positions lacking AI-related skills are most at risk, creating strong demand for workers with AI-adjacent expertise. Growth in flexible staffing opportunities: As permanent roles shrink, companies are turning to contingent and flexible staffing solutions, opening opportunities for staffing firms to support digital transformation and workforce transitions.

Nearly 60% of companies anticipate workforce reductions in 2026,

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