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# Brad Larson

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

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[![AI Reshapes Engineering Careers as Traditional Programming Jobs Drop 27.5%](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-9.png) Information ### AI Reshapes Engineering Careers as Traditional Programming Jobs Drop 27.5% Traditional programmer employment fell 27.5% since 2023 while AI engineer roles surge 143%. Engineering careers shift from routine coding to AI integration, systems design, and specialized expertise. January 19, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ai-transforms-engineering-careers)
[![2026 Job Market Faces Headwinds as Growth Slows to 0.5% Amid AI and Tariffs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/ladyinoffice.png) Information ### 2026 Job Market Faces Headwinds as Growth Slows to 0.5% Amid AI and Tariffs New Hampshire economist Brian Gottlob warns job growth could drop to 0.5% in 2026, down from 1%, as AI adoption, tariffs, and low consumer confidence create challenging conditions for job seekers. January 19, 2026Read Article →](/blog/job-market-slowdown-2026-forecast)
[![Jobless Claims Drop to 198K as Labor Market Shows Mixed Signals](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/statebuilding-8.png) Information ### Jobless Claims Drop to 198K as Labor Market Shows Mixed Signals Unexpected drop in jobless claims to 198,000 contrasts with weak 50,000 December job gains and 4.4% unemployment. Low layoffs meet sluggish hiring in puzzling labor market. January 16, 2026Read Article →](/blog/jobless-claims-drop-labor-market)
[![Ericsson Cuts 1,600 Swedish Jobs in Global Efficiency Drive](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/office-74.png) Information ### Ericsson Cuts 1,600 Swedish Jobs in Global Efficiency Drive Ericsson plans 1,600 job cuts in Sweden as part of global cost-efficiency strategy. Union negotiations underway as telecom giant restructures for programmable networks. January 15, 2026Read Article →](/blog/ericsson-sweden-layoffs-2025)
[![Meta Cuts 1,000+ VR Jobs as Reality Labs Losses Hit $70B](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/vr.png) Layoffs ### Meta Cuts 1,000+ VR Jobs as Reality Labs Losses Hit $70B Meta eliminates 1,000+ VR division jobs, closes Sanzaru and Twisted Pixel studios after $70B+ Reality Labs losses since 2021. Focus shifts to AI and AR wearables. January 14, 2026Read Article →](/blog/meta-vr-layoffs-reality-labs)
[![When Big Tech Says No](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/office-72.png) Information ### When Big Tech Says No Software engineer Kanish Shah applied to hundreds of internships and got rejected by Google, Apple, and Meta. His unconventional path to Walmart proved Big Tech isn't the only route to a six-figure career in technology. January 8, 2026Read Article →](/blog/when-big-tech-says-no)
[![Job Market Hits Pause Button](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/emptyoffice-14.png) Information ### Job Market Hits Pause Button U.S. job openings fell to 7.1 million in November 2025, marking the second-lowest level in five years. Employers remain cautious about hiring despite solid economic growth, creating a challenging environment for job seekers. January 8, 2026Read Article →](/blog/job-market-hits-pause-button)
[![Marine Corps Recruiters Face Breaking Point](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/office-71.png) News ### Marine Corps Recruiters Face Breaking Point Marine Corps recruiting commanders relieved during pandemic as intense pressure and medical screening delays created toxic work environments. Four colonels fired between 2021-2023 as recruiters worked 80-100 hour weeks struggling to meet quotas amid Genesis system complications. January 7, 2026Read Article →](/blog/marine-corps-recruiters-face-breaking-point)
[![Polish Media Giant Agora Cuts 166 Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/emptyoffice-12.png) Layoffs ### Polish Media Giant Agora Cuts 166 Jobs Agora announces 166 job cuts across Wyborcza, Gazeta.pl, and radio units as digital transformation falters. Poland's largest media group cites ineffective digital model, automation push as 25.8% of Gazeta.pl staff face layoffs. December 30, 2025Read Article →](/blog/polish-media-giant-agora-cuts-166-jobs)
[![AI Transforms Jobs Without Destroying Them](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-8.png) AI ### AI Transforms Jobs Without Destroying Them AI cut 55,000 US jobs in 2025 but roles exposed to AI grew faster than others, with wages rising 3.8%. Companies slowing adoption as workers embrace new skills. December 29, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ai-transforms-jobs-without-destroying-them)
[![AI Scaling Debate Intensifies Among Industry Leaders](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/smartoffice.png) Information ### AI Scaling Debate Intensifies Among Industry Leaders Geoffrey Hinton says AI scaling laws aren't dead as debate rages over whether more compute leads to smarter AI. DeepMind's Demis Hassabis champions scaling as path to AGI by 2030 while Yann LeCun dismisses general intelligence as complete BS. December 24, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ai-scaling-debate)
[![Tech Jobs Face Rising Unemployment Recession](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/techworkers-2.png) Information ### Tech Jobs Face Rising Unemployment Recession Tech unemployment hits 4 percent in November as 134,000 technology workers lost jobs between October and November with job postings down 31,800 according to CompTIA analysis showing jobs recession in tech industry. December 17, 2025Read Article →](/blog/tech-jobs-face-rising-unemployment-recession)
[![AI Drives Entry Level Job Comeback Says CEOs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/womanworking-3.png) AI ### AI Drives Entry Level Job Comeback Says CEOs 67 percent of public company CEOs expect AI to increase entry-level hiring in 2026 according to Teneo survey, contradicting narrative that AI only eliminates jobs as firms ramp up engineering and AI-related roles. December 15, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ai-drives-entry-level-job-comeback-ceos)
[![AI Devastates Krakow BPO Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/robots-4.png) Information ### AI Devastates Krakow BPO Jobs Krakow's BPO sector faces 4,195 layoffs—70% jump from 2024—as AI automation eliminates routine roles in Poland's outsourcing capital, leaving offices empty and economy rattled. November 28, 2025Read Article →](/blog/ai-devastates-krakow-bpo-jobs)
[![Consumer Confidence Plunges to Seven Month Low](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/americansupermarket.png) Information ### Consumer Confidence Plunges to Seven Month Low US consumer confidence crashes to 88.7 in November—lowest since April—as job worries intensify and recession expectations index stays below warning threshold for 10th consecutive month. November 26, 2025Read Article →](/blog/consumer-confidence-plunges-seven-month-low-november-2025)
[![Why Zara Workers Are Striking on Retail's Biggest Day](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/zara-1.png) Strike ### Why Zara Workers Are Striking on Retail's Biggest Day Zara employees plan Black Friday protests across 7 European countries, demanding profit-sharing. This is part of a growing trend of workers using peak retail periods as leverage against profitable corporations. November 24, 2025Read Article →](/blog/zara-strike)
[![Global Layoff Wave Hits Major Companies](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/layoffs-17.png) Layoffs ### Global Layoff Wave Hits Major Companies Over 100,000 workers face job cuts as Microsoft, Intel, Nestlé, Target, and dozens of major corporations slash positions amid tariffs, AI investments, and economic uncertainty creating widespread anxiety. November 24, 2025Read Article →](/blog/global-layoff-wave-hits-major-companies)
[![Novartis Building Massive North Carolina Manufacturing Hub, Creating 700 Direct Jobs by 2030](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/jobhub.png) News ### Novartis Building Massive North Carolina Manufacturing Hub, Creating 700 Direct Jobs by 2030 Pharmaceutical giant Novartis just announced plans to build a flagship manufacturing hub in North Carolina's Research Triangle, creating 700 direct jobs and over 3,000 indirect supply chain positions by 2030. November 19, 2025Read Article →](/blog/700-jobs)
[![The Rise of Polyworking: Why More Americans Are Juggling Multiple Jobs to Make Ends Meet](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/manworking-2.png) News ### The Rise of Polyworking: Why More Americans Are Juggling Multiple Jobs to Make Ends Meet Stagnant wages and inflation are driving workers to "polyworking"—juggling 2-4 jobs simultaneously. Learn why this trend is reshaping the American workforce and what it means for your career. November 17, 2025Read Article →](/blog/polyworking)
[![89% of Jobs Will Be Impacted by AI in 2026, HR Leaders Say—But Layoffs Are About Cost-Cutting, Not Efficiency](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/hrleader.png) AI ### 89% of Jobs Will Be Impacted by AI in 2026, HR Leaders Say—But Layoffs Are About Cost-Cutting, Not Efficiency Nearly nine out of ten senior HR leaders expect AI to reshape jobs next year, with 67% saying it's already changing how employees work today. November 14, 2025Read Article →](/blog/jobs-impacted-2026)
[![Amazon Warehouse Workers Sue Over "Punitive" Disability Accommodation System That Threatens Jobs](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/amazonworker.png) News ### Amazon Warehouse Workers Sue Over "Punitive" Disability Accommodation System That Threatens Jobs Amazon, America's second-largest private employer, is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it punishes warehouse workers with disabilities for seeking legally required accommodations. November 13, 2025Read Article →](/blog/amazon-sued)
[![Starbucks Workers Strike as Turnaround Strategy Collides With Labor Reality](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/laceyk_people_striking_or_on_strike_outside_of_a_starbucks._spi_c37fdbd0-ce15-49b6-9bc0-3d8f0a385c45.png) News ### Starbucks Workers Strike as Turnaround Strategy Collides With Labor Reality Starbucks baristas at over 600 unionized stores are walking out in at least 25 cities, demanding better pay and staffing as the company's ambitious turnaround strategy adds to their workload. November 12, 2025Read Article →](/blog/starbucks-strike-600-unionized)
[![India Tech Hiring Surges Amid Economic Momentum](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/office-67.png) Hiring ### India Tech Hiring Surges Amid Economic Momentum India's IT spending was forecast at $160 billion for 2025 as car sales hit a record 466,800 units in October, and 2026 Naukri data shows AI/ML hiring up 20%. November 3, 2025Read Article →](/blog/india-tech-hiring-growth-2025-economic-trends)
[![Judge Blocks Federal Layoffs During Shutdown](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:400:224/q:85/plain/images/statebuilding-4.png) Information ### Judge Blocks Federal Layoffs During Shutdown Federal judge halts Trump administration layoffs of 4000 federal employees during government shutdown calling reductions-in-force illegal and excessive October 28, 2025Read Article →](/blog/federal-layoffs-government-shutdown)

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