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IBM's Indian Job Surge Raises U.S. Layoff Concerns

3/27/2025

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IBM is making a dramatic pivot, ramping up job openings in India from 173 to a staggering 3,866 in less than a year. This shift comes amid U.S. layoffs, sparking worries about the loss of experienced talent and the potential decline in quality and efficiency as seasoned employees are replaced by less qualified workers. The future of U.S. operations hangs in the balance.

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IBM is making a dramatic pivot, ramping up job openings in India from 173 to a staggering 3,866 in less than a year. This shift comes amid U.S. layoffs, sparking worries about the loss of experienced talent and the potential decline in quality and efficiency as seasoned employees are replaced by less qualified workers. The future of U.S. operations hangs in the balance.