Hiring Boost
IBM announced it will triple its entry-level hiring numbers in 2026.
Context
The unemployment rate for recent college graduates reached 5.6% last December, near its highest level in over a decade outside of the pandemic. Several corporate executives have warned that AI could eliminate many entry-level positions, with a recent survey from consulting firm Korn Ferry finding that 37% of organizations plan to replace early-career roles with AI.
IBM’s Announcement
Last week, IBM announced that it would triple its entry-level hiring across departments in 2026.
