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Companies Cut Pay To Fund AI Investment
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U.S. companies are cutting employee compensation and laying off workers to free capital for AI investments, ResumeBuilder.com reported March 17, 2026. The survey of 866 U.S. business leaders found 54% will have reduced pay—including bonuses, equity and benefits—and 26% will have implemented layoffs by year-end, driven by competitive pressure and investor demands. The trend signals potential talent retention challenges and increased demand for reskilling.
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