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# Brad Larson

389 articles

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[![60,620 Workers Cut in March 2026 as AI Becomes the Top Reason Employers Slash Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/march-2026-layoffs-60620-ai-top-reason-challenger-report.png) AI ### 60,620 Workers Cut in March 2026 as AI Becomes the Top Reason Employers Slash Jobs March 2026 saw 60,620 job cuts — up 25% from February — with AI driving 25% of layoffs. See which industries are hit hardest and what it means for you. April 3, 2026Read Article →](/blog/march-2026-layoffs-60620-ai-top-reason-challenger-report)
[![Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan AI Push Could Create a New Global Talent Pipeline for 1 Million Engineers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/microsoft-10-billion-japan-ai-investment-1-million-engineers-2026.png) AI ### Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan AI Push Could Create a New Global Talent Pipeline for 1 Million Engineers Microsoft is investing $10 billion in Japan's AI infrastructure with SoftBank and Sakura Internet, plus training 1 million engineers by 2030. Here's what it means for jobs. April 3, 2026Read Article →](/blog/microsoft-10-billion-japan-ai-investment-1-million-engineers-2026)
[![Oracle Eliminates Up to 30,000 Roles Worldwide as $156 Billion AI Gamble Reshapes Its Workforce](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/Oracle Eliminates Up to 30,000 Roles Worldwide as $156 Billion AI Gamble Reshapes Its Workforce.png) Layoffs ### Oracle Eliminates Up to 30,000 Roles Worldwide as $156 Billion AI Gamble Reshapes Its Workforce oracle-30000-layoffs-ai-infrastructure-restructuring-2026 April 2, 2026Read Article →](/blog/oracle-eliminates-30000-roles-ai-workforce)
[![UK's £187 Million AI Skills Push Creates 1,000 New Tech Jobs as Cognizant Joins 20+ Industry Partners](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/uk-ai-skills-push-1000-tech-jobs-cognizant-techfirst-2026.png) News ### UK's £187 Million AI Skills Push Creates 1,000 New Tech Jobs as Cognizant Joins 20+ Industry Partners The UK government's TechFirst programme expands with Cognizant and 20+ partners to create 1,000 tech jobs and train 10 million workers in AI skills by 2030. April 2, 2026Read Article →](/blog/uk-ai-skills-push-1000-tech-jobs-cognizant-techfirst-2026)
[![Home Depot Taps Ford's AI Chief as New CTO to Lead 470,000-Employee Tech Overhaul](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/home-depot-new-cto-franziska-bell-ai-strategy-2026.png) AI ### Home Depot Taps Ford's AI Chief as New CTO to Lead 470,000-Employee Tech Overhaul Home Depot appoints Franziska Bell, Ford's former AI chief, as CTO to lead AI-driven transformation across 2,359 stores and 470,000+ employees starting April 2026. April 2, 2026Read Article →](/blog/home-depot-new-cto-franziska-bell-ai-strategy-2026)
[![3.7 Million UK Workers Get a Pay Bump as National Living Wage Hits £12.71 in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/uk-minimum-wage-rises-12-71-2026-workers-impact.png) Salary ### 3.7 Million UK Workers Get a Pay Bump as National Living Wage Hits £12.71 in 2026 The UK National Living Wage rises 6.7% to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, boosting pay for 3.7 million workers. Here's what it means for job seekers and employers. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/uk-minimum-wage-rises-12-71-2026-workers-impact)
[![Startup Engineer Salaries Hit $200K as Base Pay Surges 25% Since 2022 — But Equity Tells a Different Story](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/startup-software-engineer-salaries-200k-base-pay-25-percent-increase-equity-gap-2026.png) News ### Startup Engineer Salaries Hit $200K as Base Pay Surges 25% Since 2022 — But Equity Tells a Different Story Startup software engineer base salaries have jumped 25% to $200K since 2022, per Levels.fyi data. But total compensation rose just 18% — here's what the equity gap means for job seekers. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/startup-software-engineer-salaries-200k-base-pay-25-percent-increase-equity-gap-2026)
[![77% of Workers Say Constant Reinvention Is the Only Path to Job Security in 2026v](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/workers-constant-reinvention-job-security-2026-ets-report.png) News ### 77% of Workers Say Constant Reinvention Is the Only Path to Job Security in 2026v A global survey of 32,558 workers across 18 countries reveals adaptability has replaced stability as the top career priority — but a massive AI skills gap threatens progress. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/workers-constant-reinvention-job-security-2026-ets-report)
[![150 Million Users Weren't Enough: Rec Room's Shutdown Exposes the Hidden Job Risks at Growth-Stage Startups](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/emptyoffice-19.png) Layoffs ### 150 Million Users Weren't Enough: Rec Room's Shutdown Exposes the Hidden Job Risks at Growth-Stage Startups Rec Room is shutting down despite 150 million users and a $3.5B valuation. Here's what its collapse reveals about startup job instability and how workers can protect their careers. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/rec-room-shutdown-150-million-users-startup-job-instability-2026)
[![The AI Layoff Excuse: 59,000 Jobs Cut in 2026 While CEOs Spend $650 Billion on Promises](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/chair-3.png) AI ### The AI Layoff Excuse: 59,000 Jobs Cut in 2026 While CEOs Spend $650 Billion on Promises Tech CEOs blame AI for 59,000+ job cuts in 2026, but experts say it's cover for cost-cutting. Here's what's really driving layoffs and how job seekers can respond. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-layoff-excuse-59000-jobs-cut-2026-ceos-spending-promises)
[![The Software Org Chart Is Dead: How AI Is Turning PMs, Designers, and Engineers Into One Role](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manwalking.png) AI ### The Software Org Chart Is Dead: How AI Is Turning PMs, Designers, and Engineers Into One Role AI tools are collapsing the walls between PMs, designers, and engineers. Learn what the rise of "builders" means for your tech career and skills in 2026. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-breaking-software-org-chart-pms-designers-engineers-one-role-2026)
[![How WNBA Players Used Data to Win a 400% Pay Raise — and What Every Job Seeker Can Learn](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/basketballcourt.png) Salary ### How WNBA Players Used Data to Win a 400% Pay Raise — and What Every Job Seeker Can Learn WNBA players enlisted a Nobel economist to win a 400% pay increase. Learn 5 data-driven salary negotiation strategies from their playbook for your next career move. April 1, 2026Read Article →](/blog/wnba-players-data-400-percent-pay-raise-job-seekers-2026)
[![3 Million Daily Messages: How ChatGPT Became America's Unofficial Salary Negotiator](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-18.png) AI ### 3 Million Daily Messages: How ChatGPT Became America's Unofficial Salary Negotiator Americans send nearly 3 million ChatGPT messages daily about wages. Learn what workers are asking, which industries over-index, and how AI is reshaping salary negotiations. March 27, 2026Read Article →](/blog/chatgpt-3-million-daily-messages-salary-negotiator-wage-data)
[![Apple's $400M Manufacturing Push Adds 4 New US Partners and Thousands of Factory Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/factory-21.png) News ### Apple's $400M Manufacturing Push Adds 4 New US Partners and Thousands of Factory Jobs Apple is investing $400M with TDK, Bosch, Cirrus Logic, and Qnity to manufacture components in the US. Here's what it means for manufacturing jobs and hiring. March 27, 2026Read Article →](/blog/apple-400m-manufacturing-push-us-partners-factory-jobs)
[![FANUC's $90 Million Michigan Expansion Could Create 225 Robotics Jobs — Here's Who Gets Hired](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/robot-10.png) AI ### FANUC's $90 Million Michigan Expansion Could Create 225 Robotics Jobs — Here's Who Gets Hired FANUC America is investing $90 million in Michigan to expand robot manufacturing. Learn what 225 new jobs are available, required skills, and salary expectations for 2026. March 24, 2026Read Article →](/blog/fanuc-90-million-michigan-robotics-jobs-2026)
[![Nearly 1,000 NYU Faculty Walk Out as $120K Salary Demand Exposes Higher Education's Deepening Pay Crisis](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/3dart-2.png) News ### Nearly 1,000 NYU Faculty Walk Out as $120K Salary Demand Exposes Higher Education's Deepening Pay Crisis Nearly 950 NYU contract faculty strike over wages, demanding a $120K salary floor. Here's what it means for the adjunct pay crisis and education workers nationwide. March 24, 2026Read Article →](/blog/nyu-contract-faculty-strike-salary-crisis-2026)
[![Nvidia CEO Says AGI Is Here — What 140 Million American Workers Should Know](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manstanding-8.png) AI ### Nvidia CEO Says AGI Is Here — What 140 Million American Workers Should Know Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AGI is here. Learn which jobs are most at risk, which roles are growing, and how to future-proof your career in the age of artificial general intelligence. March 24, 2026Read Article →](/blog/nvidia-ceo-agi-workforce-impact-2026)
[![FedEx Bets Big on AI Literacy: 400,000+ Workers Get Personalized Training Through Accenture Partnership](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/factory-20.png) News ### FedEx Bets Big on AI Literacy: 400,000+ Workers Get Personalized Training Through Accenture Partnership FedEx is training 400,000+ workers in AI through Accenture's LearnVantage platform. Learn what this means for logistics careers, upskilling, and the future of work in 2026. March 23, 2026Read Article →](/blog/fedex-ai-training-400000-workers-accenture-learnvantage-2026)
[![The AI Productivity Trap: 31% of Workers Report Heavier Workloads as Employers Raise the Bar](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/pileofboxes.png) News ### The AI Productivity Trap: 31% of Workers Report Heavier Workloads as Employers Raise the Bar 31% of workers say AI increased their workload. New research shows AI productivity tools raise employer expectations instead of reducing hours. What it means for your career. March 23, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-productivity-trap-workers-heavier-workloads-employers-raise-expectations-2026)
[![Tech Worker Confidence Drops 7 Points as 33,000 Layoffs Reshape the 2026 Job Market](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laptopontable-1.png) Technology ### Tech Worker Confidence Drops 7 Points as 33,000 Layoffs Reshape the 2026 Job Market Glassdoor data reveals tech employee confidence suffered the biggest year-over-year decline across all industries, with 33,000+ layoffs in 2026 and rising IT unemployment rattling the workforce. Here's what job seekers need to know. March 20, 2026Read Article →](/blog/tech-worker-confidence-drops-7-points-33000-layoffs-2026-job-market)
[![5 Career Metrics That Determine Your Earning Potential in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/weigingscale.png) News ### 5 Career Metrics That Determine Your Earning Potential in 2026 Discover the 5 key factors that shape your market value and earning potential in 2026, from industry demand to AI skills premiums — plus a practical formula to calculate what you should earn. March 20, 2026Read Article →](/blog/career-metrics-earning-potential-market-value-2026)
[![$2.5 Trillion Wealth Firm Bets on 20,000 Human Advisers Over AI — What That Means for Financial Career Seekers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-15.png) News ### $2.5 Trillion Wealth Firm Bets on 20,000 Human Advisers Over AI — What That Means for Financial Career Seekers Edward Jones is investing in AI to augment its 20,000 financial advisers, not replace them. Here's what this $2.5T firm's strategy means for job seekers in wealth management. March 20, 2026Read Article →](/blog/edward-jones-2-5-trillion-human-advisers-over-ai-financial-careers-2026)
[![AI Trainer Roles Hit 150% Growth as Tech Giants and Startups Race to Fill Thousands of Positions](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/femaleworking.png) AI ### AI Trainer Roles Hit 150% Growth as Tech Giants and Startups Race to Fill Thousands of Positions AI trainer job postings surged 150% in two years. Learn which companies are hiring, what skills you need, and how to break into this fast-growing career path in 2026. March 20, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-trainer-jobs-150-percent-growth-tech-companies-hiring-2026)
[![2.4 Job Seekers Per Vacancy: Inside the UK's Toughest Hiring Market in a Decade](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manstandinginline.png) News ### 2.4 Job Seekers Per Vacancy: Inside the UK's Toughest Hiring Market in a Decade UK unemployment holds at 5.2% as vacancies drop 9.2% and competition hits 2.4 job seekers per opening. What this means for your job search in 2026. March 20, 2026Read Article →](/blog/uk-labor-market-2-4-jobseekers-per-vacancy-toughest-hiring-decade-2026)

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