Survey: 48% of Hiring Managers Would Rather Invest in AI Than Hire New Grads
A new survey reveals that nearly half of hiring managers would rather allocate resources to artificial intelligence tools than to recruiting and training recent college graduates, signaling a shift in workforce strategy.
According to a survey cited by Yahoo Finance, 48% of hiring managers indicated they would prefer investing in AI over hiring and training recent college graduates. The finding underscores the growing impact of AI on entry-level hiring and broader workforce planning.
The survey suggests that employers increasingly see automation as a more cost-effective or efficient alternative to developing junior talent. This trend could reshape how companies approach early-career recruitment and training.
As AI tools become more accessible, the preference for technology over human hiring may accelerate, potentially affecting graduate employment prospects and corporate training budgets.
Source: First Squawk