In defense of junior staff: Why replacing young people with AI could spark a ‘talent doom cycle’

In the U.S., postings for entry-level jobs have declined about 35% since January 2023, per data from labor research firm Revelio Labs. Cemile Bingol | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images As more companies brazenly declare AI-driven layoffs in 2025, the first jobs on the chopping block appear to be junior positions and entry-level jobs. Graduate … Read more

‘Ghost job’ postings are adding another layer of uncertainty to the stalling jobs picture

Job seekers attend the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on September 25, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Judging by current data, you’d think there’s literally a job out there for anyone who wants one. Looking deeper under the hood, though, tells a different story. … Read more