The Artificial Intelligence Show · Tuesday, September 15, 2026
An informal poll of podcast listeners revealed that 32% of companies are hiring fewer entry-level staff due to AI, while 36% have not changed their hiring plans. Another 18% have kept entry-level volume the same but increased skill requirements.
“So we have 36% no, our hiring plans have not changed. 32% yes, we are hiring fewer entry level staff. Um, 18% yes, we kept volume the same but raised skill requirements. And then 11% not sure.”
“And then a very small percentage, no, we are actually hiring more entry level staff. That looks like it's maybe like 3% or so, Mike.”