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Technical Job Report 2025/26: Rehiring wave is expected

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-- The tech industry is experiencing a significant workforce shift following widespread AI implementation. By mid-2025, between 80,000 and 94,000 tech positions were eliminated as major corporations including Microsoft, Intel, and IBM announced substantial staff reductions. Industry analysts now anticipate a rehiring wave in 2026 as companies recognize AI's practical limitations and the continuing need for human expertise.

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Recent industry developments support this forecast. Klarna, which replaced 700 staff members with AI systems, later reversed course after facing significant customer service problems. Similar patterns may repeat across sectors as organizations discover that optimal operations require both technological efficiency and human judgment.

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The current wave of AI-driven layoffs has particularly affected roles in software engineering, human resources, customer support, and middle management. Microsoft reported that 40% of its recent layoffs affected developers, while IBM eliminated approximately 8,000 positions in its HR department. These reductions reflect companies' initial belief that AI could fully replace certain functions.

However, the limitations of AI in handling complex problem-solving, creative thinking, and nuanced customer interactions are becoming increasingly apparent. Companies that rushed to implement AI-only strategies are now recognizing the value of hybrid workflows that combine technological efficiency with human judgment and creativity.

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