While some companies plan to cut entry roles for AI, others are hiring more Gen Z. It’s no secret that for recent grads, the job market has been bleak, and AI has created some barriers to securing junior roles—one survey found 37% of organizations plan for AI to replace these jobs. But at IBM, the AI boom is actually leading to a tripling of entry-level hires. Their approach acknowledges that while cutting entry roles may be financially effective, it will lead to a mid-level shortage long term, and new Gen Z hires are actually the best equipped to work with AI tools. Leaders at other companies like Dropbox and IT firm Cognizant agree that hiring Gen Z now means a team of more effective workers who understand AI and are acclimated to the company in just a few years, rather than a need for outside hires. (Fortune)
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