Gartner predicts that by 2029, one-third of positions eliminated due to AI-related layoffs will be refilled. This suggests that many companies made premature and excessive workforce reductions. The research indicates that these cuts deplete talent and institutional knowledge, leading to higher recruitment and training costs. Organizations prioritizing cost savings from AI risk being outpaced by those reinvesting in innovation and upskilling. Many executives are reportedly using AI as a pretext for budget-driven layoffs.
https://www.computerworld.com/article/4220413/layoff-remorse-gartner-says-at-least-one-in-three-positions-eliminated-by-ai-will-be-restored-by-2029-at-a-higher-cost.html