AI is helping recruiters find ‘hidden gem’ talent — a senior LinkedIn exec shares top tips to stand out

AI is helping recruiters find ‘hidden gem’ talent — a senior LinkedIn exec shares top tips to stand out

Around 80% of workers feel unprepared for the job hunt in 2026, new LinkedIn research finds. Filadendron | E+ | Getty Images Artificial intelligence could be something of a game changer for recruiters as firms continue to be inundated with job applications, according to one LinkedIn executive. Janine Chamberlin, LinkedIn’s U.K. country manager, told CNBC … Read more

AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025 — here are the top firms to cite it for job cuts

AI was behind over 50,000 layoffs in 2025 — here are the top firms to cite it for job cuts

Sad female worker carrying her belongings while leaving the office after being fired Isbjorn | Istock | Getty Images Layoffs have been a defining feature of the job market in 2025, with several major companies announcing thousands of job cuts driven by artificial intelligence. In fact, AI was responsible for almost 55,000 layoffs in the … Read more

U.S. Veterans Affairs agency plans as many as 35,000 health-care job cuts this month, Washington Post reports

U.S. Veterans Affairs agency plans as many as 35,000 health-care job cuts this month, Washington Post reports

A person walks past the Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters a block from the White House on March 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health-care positions this month, the Washington Post reported on Saturday, … Read more

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

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