08/05/2026
Looks like AI isn't wiping out the need for hiring humans after all.
That's the cautiously optimistic read a recent WSJ piece on "Big Company Hiring" gave us going into the second half of 2026. After 18 months of companies betting that fewer workers meant faster growth (with AI agents expected to pick up the slack), big names like Alphabet, CSX, and Booz Allen are hiring again.
This isn't a hiring boom, just a correction, and a gradual, sustainable one is exactly what we want.
Two groups this is genuinely good news for: early-career folks who've taken the brunt of the slowdown, and experienced professionals whose judgment and people skills a bot still can't touch.
It's also exactly the moment flexible work models earn their place. Careful hiring means more room to get creative about how roles are built, not just who fills them. We're seeing it firsthand with our own clients: a steady, noticeable drumbeat of hiring, not a stampede, with flexible work as a real competitive advantage.
Is your team hiring again, holding steady, or still in wait-and-see mode? Comment and let us know!