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IBM Plans to Triple Young Hires Amid Mixed AI Productivity Gains

4/20/2026

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Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM's chief human resources officer, announced plans to triple young hires to sustain leadership amid AI automation.
Economists Erik Brynjolfsson and Mohamed El-Erian cite an AI productivity surge, noting 2.7% last year.
But studies show mixed results, with some indicating minimal gains.
A National Bureau of Economic Research study found 90% of firms saw no AI impact.
Executives expect a 1.4% productivity increase over the next three years.

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Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM's chief human resources officer, announced plans to triple young hires to sustain leadership amid AI automation.
Economists Erik Brynjolfsson and Mohamed El-Erian cite an AI productivity surge, noting 2.7% last year.
But studies show mixed results, with some indicating minimal gains.
A National Bureau of Economic Research study found 90% of firms saw no AI impact.
Executives expect a 1.4% productivity increase over the next three years.