HR Technology

Of the 600 HR professionals whose organizations laid employees off over the last year to make way for the influence of AI, about two-thirds had already rehired some of those employees.

Those who would consider returning would demand at least a 20% pay increase to make the switch.

The settlement includes the stipulation that "this agreement is neither an admission of liability by IBM ⁠nor a concession by the United States that its claims are not well-founded."

The key in 2026 is to take a strategic, data-driven approach to employee benefits, designing programs that are both affordable and personalized to support employees and also attracting and retaining talent.

In a letter to staff, CEO Evan Spiegal said rapid AI advances have enabled Snap teams to "reduce repetitive work, increase velocity and better support our community, partners and advertisers."

Lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing employers' use of AI and automated decision tools to set or influence employee compensation, with the stated aim of curbing potentially discriminatory impacts resulting from the use of algorithmic wage setting and increasing transparency to employees and applicants regarding the use of such technology.