Employers will need to rehire 30% of workers affected by AI layoffs – at higher cost: report
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Gartner research indicates that by 2029, 30% of workers laid off due to AI adoption will need to be rehired at higher costs, suggesting that workforce reductions for short-term savings may backfire. The report emphasizes that treating automation as an end goal rather than a tool for workforce amplification could harm innovation and competitiveness. Instead, organizations are advised to adopt a "talent remix" strategy, using AI to reallocate employees to higher-value roles rather than eliminating positions outright.
All articles from 17 September 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.