IBM Charts a Different Course with Aggressive Hiring and Major Acquisition

While much of the technology sector is scaling back recruitment for entry-level positions, International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) is moving decisively in the opposite direction. The company has announced a significant expansion of its early-career hiring in the United States, targeting a tripling of such roles by 2026. This strategy explicitly focuses on attracting Generation Z talent for software development and other technical positions.

The broader industry trend has been fueled by concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) will automate precisely the tasks often assigned to junior employees, potentially reducing the number of entry-level opportunities. IBM’s leadership, however, is betting that companies investing in young talent during this period will secure a long-term Read more...