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2025 Sees Record Job Cuts as AI Reshapes Hiring

3/16/2026

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  • In 2025, the United States faced more than 1.17 million job cuts, the highest since the pandemic.
  • As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the labor market, companies redesign hiring processes and demand AI fluency from applicants.
  • Job seekers must highlight AI skills and adapt to hiring practices where AI interactions may precede human recruiters.
  • Future hiring will assess AI proficiency alongside critical thinking and creativity.