Future of Work — 2026-04-03
AI accounted for 25% of all announced layoffs in March 2026, according to new data, as tech-sector job cuts surpassed 50,000 in just the first quarter — the worst pace since 2023. Oracle disclosed $2.1 billion in restructuring costs as it accelerates AI investment, while a broader debate erupts over whether companies are genuinely automating or using "AI washing" to justify cost-cutting. Meanwhile, SHRM's newly released State of AI in HR 2026 report confirms AI and workplace digitization have become the top priority for HR leaders globally.
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