By Sweety
Publication Date: 2026-02-19 02:11:00
International Business Machines Corp. has announced plans to triple its entry-level hiring in the United States in 2026, signaling a strategic shift at a time when artificial intelligence is reshaping the labor market. The company did not disclose specific numbers but confirmed that the increase will span multiple departments.
The decision comes amid broader concerns that AI tools may reduce demand for early-career workers. Instead of scaling back, IBM is redefining how entry-level roles function within an AI-enabled workplace.
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IBM’s hiring expansion reflects a deliberate effort to reposition junior roles rather than eliminate them. According to Nickle LaMoreaux, the company’s chief human resources officer, traditional entry-level job descriptions no longer reflect how work is being performed.
She noted that many tasks previously assigned to early-career employees can now be completed by AI systems. As a result, IBM revised job descriptions for software developers and…
