“6 in 10 companies admit they highlight AI to make #hiring freezes or #layoffs more palatable
“#AI has become an explanation because it sounds strategic, forward-looking, and inevitable. AI suggests progress rather than problems. Saying roles are being affected by AI signals innovation and modernization, while acknowledging financial strain can raise concerns among investors, employees, and customers […]
“However, employees are far more perceptive than #corporation #bosses give them credit for. When AI is used as a blanket explanation, but workloads do not meaningfully change, trust erodes quickly. People begin to question the transparency of #leadership, its long-term stability, and whether future decisions will be communicated honestly.”



