By Suzanne Blake
Publication Date: 2026-02-13 21:17:00
While many businesses are dialing back hiring due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is ramping up its hiring of Gen Z workers, planning to triple entry-level hiring in 2026, Bloomberg reported on Thursday.
Why It Matters
AI has threatened jobs across industries, and job growth has stalled nationwide in recent months because of it.
While Gen Z, those who were born between 1997 and 2012, has struggled to find their footing in the job market after graduating from universities, IBM stands out for its decision to hire in roles that many other businesses appear to be phasing out.
What To Know
IBM plans to triple its entry level hiring this year, the company announced at the Charter’s Leading With AI Summit this week.
“And yes, it’s for all these jobs that we’re being told AI can do,” Nickle LaMoreaux, IBM’s chief human resources officer, said, adding that the entry-level jobs are different in nature than what IBM…
