AI is triggering a quiet hiring comeback for some entry-level talent, say public company CEOs

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In a Teneo survey, two in three CEOs said they expect AI to accelerate hiring.

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AI is triggering a quiet hiring comeback for some entry-level talent, say public company CEOs

CEOs say AI will drive more hiring next year, with entry-level and technical roles set to grow, according to a new global survey.Nitat Termmee/Getty ImagesA new survey shows CEOs expect AI to boost hiring in 2026, especially for entry-level roles.Firms are ramping up hiring in engineering and AI-related roles, according to a report by Teneo.The hiring uptick is tied to a broader surge in corporate AI investment.AI may be blamed for this year's l…

CEOs confident of economic growth and AI-led hiring growth in 2026

The vast majority of CEOs and investors expect the global economy to improve next year and that AI initiatives will lead to hiring growth, Teneo has found. The advisory firms' 2026 Global CEO and Investor Outlook report shows that 73% of CEOs and 82% of investments expect the global economy to improve in 2026, compared to 77% and 86% in 2025. However, reflecting the realities of the global operating environment, large-cap CEO confidence has decl…