Future of Work — 2026-05-27
A new survey revealing that 99% of CEOs now expect AI-driven layoffs — with entry-level workers bearing the brunt — is the defining workforce story this week. Supporting this, CBS News reports that AI is suppressing hiring far more than it is generating outright job losses, threatening to lock an entire generation out of the workforce before careers can begin. Meanwhile, HR leaders are pivoting hard toward training and upskilling, with a fresh HR Dive report finding that workforce development has become the top priority for HR professionals in 2026.
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