The 2026 Job Market Is Breaking the Old Rules

Описание: AI-driven layoffs are accelerating in 2026. Some companies may have cut too deep.

At the same time:
Graduate unemployment is rising
Apprenticeships are increasing
Work-from-home policies are tightening

The job market rules are shifting.

In this episode of Espresso, I break down:
Whether AI layoffs are strategic — or premature
Why some firms may need to rehire roles they automated
What rising graduate unemployment means in the US and UK
The return of apprenticeships and skilled trades
Where the work-from-home debate is actually heading

I run a global executive search firm and speak to hiring leaders weekly. This is my front-line view of what’s changing in 2026.

If you're early in your career, leading teams, or navigating restructuring, this episode is relevant.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – AI layoffs in 2026: what’s happening
01:30 – Are companies cutting too aggressively?
03:45 – Gartner forecast: rehiring by 2027
05:45 – AI literacy and hiring expectations
07:15 – Is the university path weakening?
09:30 – Graduate unemployment trends
11:00 – Apprenticeships rising
12:00 – Work-from-home direction

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