Reporting archive
Evidence on AI and work
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Workday says basic AI skills are losing value as employers seek builders, not just prompters
Workday’s latest workforce report says basic AI skills fell in demand while hands-on building skills rose. It also says internal moves slowed, promotions were flat, and applicant volumes climbed in several sectors.
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NYC report says AI office investment is rising while entry-level hiring weakens in exposed fields
A Partnership for New York City report says AI companies are taking more office space in New York while entry-level postings in several AI-exposed white-collar fields have fallen since 2022.
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AI fears haven’t yet shown up in summer 2026 unemployment data for recent graduates
A September 2026 working paper finds no statistically significant rise in unemployment for recent college graduates in summer 2026, even as reporting describes a difficult entry-level market.
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ManpowerGroup says tech hiring stayed firm in Q4 2026 as employers favored AI and human skills
ManpowerGroup says global tech hiring stayed firm for Q4 2026, while employers increasingly favored AI capability paired with communication, professionalism, and adaptability.