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A cinematic representation of the tech job market, showing cautious hiring amidst the rise of AI's influence on recruitment and industry growth.
Founder Stories

Tech Layoffs Recede, AI Fuels Selective Hiring

After shedding over 400,000 jobs since late 2022, major tech firms like Google and Meta quietly increased job postings by 15% last quarter.

Kian Parsa·May 31, 2026
Office environment with robots working alongside humans, symbolizing AI's impact on job roles and potential headcount reductions.
New in Town

Executives Expect AI to Drive Headcount Reductions Soon

Over 99 percent of executives anticipate AI will lead to headcount reductions within two years, according to a SOFX.

Kian Parsa·May 26, 2026
A lone person facing a complex, abstract digital landscape with flowing code, representing the impact of AI on the tech job market.
The Food Corner

Exploring AI's Impact on Tech Job Losses

In 2023, some Google employees discovered they were laid off when their office badges stopped working, a stark moment for many.

Baa' Yazzie·May 25, 2026
A diverse group of professionals in a modern city, interacting with subtle AI interfaces, symbolizing the transformation of the job market.
The Food Corner

AI's risk: job transformation and hiring slowdown

AI reduced monthly payroll growth by roughly 16,000 jobs in the past year, raising the unemployment rate by 0.

Baa' Yazzie·May 24, 2026