AI-driven layoffs are accelerating in 2026. Some companies may have cut too deep.

At the same time:

- Graduate unemployment is rising

- Apprenticeships are increasing

- Work-from-home policies are tightening

The job market rules are shifting.

In this episode of Espresso, I break down:

- Whether AI layoffs are strategic — or premature

- Why some firms may need to rehire roles they automated

- What rising graduate unemployment means in the US and UK

- The return of apprenticeships and skilled trades

- Where the work-from-home debate is actually heading

I run a global executive search firm and speak to hiring leaders weekly. This is my front-line view of what’s changing in 2026.

If you're early in your career, leading teams, or navigating restructuring, this episode is relevant.

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