Source: Fortune
Summary
IBM is tripling its entry-level hiring of Gen Z workers, despite concerns about AI replacing jobs. According to Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM’s chief human resources officer, the company is rewriting its roles to account for AI fluency, creating more durable skills for workers and long-term value for the company. LaMoreaux argues that cutting entry-level talent could backfire in the long-term, causing a shortage of mid-level managers. Other tech companies, such as Dropbox, are also rethinking their talent pipelines and embracing Gen Z workers.
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The strategy enters a familiar phase.
IBM’s CEO Arvind Krishna has promised to hire more Gen Z college graduates, despite announcing layoffs in other areas. The company is shifting focus to high-growth software and AI areas. LaMoreaux says that entry-level hires are essential for the company’s future success. The announcement sounds like a bet on Gen Z’s ability to adapt to AI.
Companies are rebranding “entry-level” as “AI-fluent”.
Author: Evan Null
