HR & Recruiting — AI Integration and Global Workforce Shifts Reshape HR Landscape as Companies Navigate Economic Uncertainty

HR & Recruiting · 2026-03-13

Today's developments reveal a complex interplay between AI adoption, workforce restructuring, and global expansion in HR. While over one-third of employers have reduced headcount in the past year due to economic uncertainty, companies are simultaneously accelerating global hiring plans. The paradox is partially explained by AI integration - exemplified by Oracle's potential 30,000-person layoff…