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# Brad Larson

Page 2 of 17

is all about reducing the time to hire. time is money.

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[![The $3 Trillion Code Nobody Knows How to Fix — And Why It's Creating a Hidden Career Goldmine](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/computer-2.png) Technology ### The $3 Trillion Code Nobody Knows How to Fix — And Why It's Creating a Hidden Career Goldmine With 95% of ATM transactions running on COBOL and the average developer age hitting 55, a massive skills gap is creating six-figure career opportunities in legacy tech. March 17, 2026Read Article →](/blog/cobol-developer-shortage-legacy-systems-career-opportunity-2026)
[![BlackRock's $100 Million Bet on Skilled Trades Could Create 50,000 New Career Paths](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/cap.png) News ### BlackRock's $100 Million Bet on Skilled Trades Could Create 50,000 New Career Paths BlackRock launches a $100M Future Builders initiative to train 50,000 workers in electrician, HVAC, and plumbing careers — here's what it means for job seekers in 2026. March 17, 2026Read Article →](/blog/blackrock-100-million-skilled-trades-workforce-training-2026)
[![59% of Hiring Managers Admit AI Is Their Go-To Layoff Excuse — Here's What's Really Happening](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/conferencehallwithmic.png) AI ### 59% of Hiring Managers Admit AI Is Their Go-To Layoff Excuse — Here's What's Really Happening A survey of 1,000 hiring managers reveals 59% exaggerate AI's role in layoffs because it "plays better." Only 9% say AI has fully replaced roles. Here's what job seekers need to know. March 16, 2026Read Article →](/blog/hiring-managers-admit-ai-layoff-excuse-survey-2026)
[![Nearly 1 Million Young Britons Are NEET — Why UK Employers Are Freezing Out Entry-Level Workers in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/buildinggate.png) News ### Nearly 1 Million Young Britons Are NEET — Why UK Employers Are Freezing Out Entry-Level Workers in 2026 With 957,000 young Britons not in work or education and employer costs up 10%, here's why UK companies are sidelining entry-level hires — and how young job seekers can fight back. March 16, 2026Read Article →](/blog/uk-employers-freezing-out-young-workers-neet-crisis-2026)
[![GDC 2026 Reveals a Gaming Industry in Crisis: Thousands of Job Seekers, AI Hype, and a Surge in Outsourcing](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/factory-18.png) News ### GDC 2026 Reveals a Gaming Industry in Crisis: Thousands of Job Seekers, AI Hype, and a Surge in Outsourcing GDC 2026 revealed a gaming workforce in turmoil — record job seekers, AI replacing roles, and outsourcing on the rise. Here's what it means for your career. March 16, 2026Read Article →](/blog/gdc-2026-gaming-industry-crisis-job-seekers-ai-outsourcing)
[![UK Workers Say AI Is Raising the Bar, Not Lightening the Load — YuLife Survey of 2,000 Adults Reveals a Widening Pressure Gap](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/3dtableworkman.png) News ### UK Workers Say AI Is Raising the Bar, Not Lightening the Load — YuLife Survey of 2,000 Adults Reveals a Widening Pressure Gap YuLife survey of 2,088 UK adults finds 26% of AI-using workers face rising pressure, with London at 40%. Learn what the AI productivity paradox means for your career in 2026. March 16, 2026Read Article →](/blog/uk-workers-ai-raising-bar-not-lightening-load-yulife-survey-2026)
[![92% of U.S. Employers Say They're Ready for Immigration Shifts — But Half Can't Find the Talent They Need](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/globe-1.png) News ### 92% of U.S. Employers Say They're Ready for Immigration Shifts — But Half Can't Find the Talent They Need A new Atlas HXM report finds 49% of companies struggle to attract international talent while 67% say immigration policy changes are accelerating hiring decisions. Here's what it means for job seekers. March 13, 2026Read Article →](/blog/us-employers-global-hiring-challenges-2026-atlas-report)
[![Volkswagen Plans One of the Biggest Job Cuts in Auto Industry History](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/factory-17.png) News ### Volkswagen Plans One of the Biggest Job Cuts in Auto Industry History Volkswagen plans to eliminate 35,000 positions by 2030 in one of the largest auto industry layoffs ever. Here's what it means for workers and the job market. March 13, 2026Read Article →](/blog/volkswagen-35000-job-cuts-2030-auto-industry-workforce)
[![Amazon Pushes 'Half-Baked' AI Tools on Employees — And It's Creating More Work](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworkingoncircuit.png) AI ### Amazon Pushes 'Half-Baked' AI Tools on Employees — And It's Creating More Work Amazon employees say internal AI tools are creating more work, not less. With 30,000 layoffs and $200B in AI spending, here's what this means for workers everywhere. March 12, 2026Read Article →](/blog/amazon-200-billion-ai-bet-backfiring-workforce-2026)
[![58% of Global Capability Centers Take 45+ Days to Fill Critical Roles](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/hourglass.png) Hiring ### 58% of Global Capability Centers Take 45+ Days to Fill Critical Roles 58% of GCCs take 45+ days to fill critical roles while 50% lack predictive hiring analytics. New Ceipal report reveals the talent crisis reshaping India's GCC ecosystem. March 12, 2026Read Article →](/blog/global-capability-centers-hiring-delays-ai-talent-2026)
[![Layoff Fear Is So Bad That Workers Are Hoarding Their PTO in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/3dworker.png) News ### Layoff Fear Is So Bad That Workers Are Hoarding Their PTO in 2026 Workers are stockpiling PTO in 2026 as layoff anxiety surges. Learn why employees fear taking vacation and what it means for your career. Stay informed. March 11, 2026Read Article →](/blog/workers-hoarding-pto-layoff-fear-2026)
[![DOL Overhauls Apprenticeship Rules to Fast-Track Workforce Development in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/3dartwork.png) News ### DOL Overhauls Apprenticeship Rules to Fast-Track Workforce Development in 2026 The U.S. Department of Labor overhauled apprenticeship rules in 2026 with 30-day approvals, flexible training models, and $145 million in new funding. Here's what changed and how job seekers can benefit. March 11, 2026Read Article →](/blog/dol-apprenticeship-rule-changes-2026-workforce-development)
[![As AI Takes Over Tasks, Human Decision-Making Becomes the Real Career Advantage](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/pillars.png) News ### As AI Takes Over Tasks, Human Decision-Making Becomes the Real Career Advantage AI is automating routine tasks, making human judgment the premium career skill. Learn which judgment-heavy roles will thrive and how to future-proof your career. March 11, 2026Read Article →](/blog/why-ai-makes-human-judgment-more-valuable-career-strategy-2026)
[![China's "Dark Factories" Are Eliminating Jobs in 2026 — What AI-Powered Manufacturing Means for Workers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/robot-9.png) News ### China's "Dark Factories" Are Eliminating Jobs in 2026 — What AI-Powered Manufacturing Means for Workers China's fully automated "dark factories" are displacing thousands of manufacturing workers as AI and robotics accelerate. Learn what this means for global jobs and how to adapt. March 11, 2026Read Article →](/blog/china-dark-factories-ai-robotics-eliminating-jobs-2026)
[![Gartner: The Key to Company-Wide AI Adoption Is Empowering Managers](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/office-95.png) News ### Gartner: The Key to Company-Wide AI Adoption Is Empowering Managers Gartner research reveals 86% of managers struggle to drive AI adoption on their teams. Learn why empowering managers is the key to company-wide AI success in 2026. March 11, 2026Read Article →](/blog/gartner-key-company-wide-ai-adoption-empowering-managers-2026)
[![This Silicon Valley Startup Only Hires Engineers Over 50 — Here's Why](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/conferencetable.png) AI ### This Silicon Valley Startup Only Hires Engineers Over 50 — Here's Why A Silicon Valley startup is hiring only seasoned engineers over 50. Find out why experience is the new edge in tech hiring and what it means for your career. March 9, 2026Read Article →](/blog/tech-bros-need-not-apply-silicon-valley-hiring-twist)
[![The Careers AI Can't Touch: Why Skilled Trades Are Booming in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/tools.png) AI ### The Careers AI Can't Touch: Why Skilled Trades Are Booming in 2026 As AI reshapes white-collar work, skilled trades offer AI-proof career paths with six-figure salaries. Discover which trades are hiring and why. Stay ahead with Metaintro. March 9, 2026Read Article →](/blog/jobs-apocalypse-ai-proof-skilled-trades-2026)
[![Workers Are Skeptical About AI — And the Data Shows Why](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-11.png) News ### Workers Are Skeptical About AI — And the Data Shows Why A major 2026 survey finds most workers never use AI on the job, trust is falling, and only 13% get training. Here's what the data reveals about AI skepticism at work. March 9, 2026Read Article →](/blog/workers-skeptical-about-ai-data-shows-why)
[![ADP Report: Private Sector Adds 63K Jobs in February — But the Market Is Still Frozen](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/blocks-1.png) News ### ADP Report: Private Sector Adds 63K Jobs in February — But the Market Is Still Frozen ADP reports 63K private-sector jobs added in February 2026, but January revised to just 11K. What the "low-hire, low-fire" market means for job seekers. March 5, 2026Read Article →](/blog/adp-report-private-sector-adds-63k-jobs-february-2026-labor-market-frozen)
[![38% of Workers Plan to Job Hunt in Early 2026 — Here's What's Driving Them](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/menwalking.png) News ### 38% of Workers Plan to Job Hunt in Early 2026 — Here's What's Driving Them 38% of professionals plan to job hunt in early 2026. Remote work, work-life balance, and salary growth are driving the shift. See what's behind the trend. March 5, 2026Read Article →](/blog/workers-plan-job-hunt-early-2026-whats-driving-them)
[![Kaiser Permanente Workers End Monthlong Strike in California and Hawaii](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/kaiser-permanente-strike-ends-31000-healthcare-workers-return-2026.png) News ### Kaiser Permanente Workers End Monthlong Strike in California and Hawaii 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers ended a historic four-week strike in California and Hawaii, winning a 21.5% wage increase and staffing protections. February 25, 2026Read Article →](/blog/kaiser-permanente-strike-ends-31000-healthcare-workers-return-2026)
[![AI Triggers Hiring Shift for Fortune 500: How Companies Are Changing Who They Hire](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ai-triggers-hiring-shift-fortune-500.png) News ### AI Triggers Hiring Shift for Fortune 500: How Companies Are Changing Who They Hire Fortune 500 companies are reshaping hiring as AI governance demand surges 81% and finance roles drop 40%. Learn what skills employers want in 2026. February 25, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-triggers-hiring-shift-fortune-500)
[![Zero-Hours Contracts Hit Record High in the UK: What It Means for Workers in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/zero-hours-contracts-record-high-uk-2026.png) News ### Zero-Hours Contracts Hit Record High in the UK: What It Means for Workers in 2026 Zero-hours contracts hit a record 1.23 million in the UK, with young workers hit hardest. See what new labor laws mean for job seekers in 2026. February 24, 2026Read Article →](/blog/zero-hours-contracts-record-high-uk-2026)
[![AI Can Now Modernize Legacy Software: What This Means for Tech Workers in 2026](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ai-modernize-legacy-software-tech-workers-2026.png) News ### AI Can Now Modernize Legacy Software: What This Means for Tech Workers in 2026 Anthropic's AI can now modernize COBOL code, threatening 220B lines of legacy software and thousands of mainframe jobs. Here's what tech workers need to know. February 24, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-modernize-legacy-software-tech-workers-2026)

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