Finance and Tech Cut 28,000 Jobs Monthly as AI Takes Hold
THE SO WHAT
Finance and tech shedding ~28,000 jobs a month with AI in the mix means "hiring freeze" is increasingly code for automation experiments. If you're running a P&L, assume backfills will be questioned by default—come prepared with an automation plan or a clear case for why the role beats an AI + smaller team configuration.
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