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Korn Ferry report: 81% of employers plan to increase early-career hiring as AI reshapes entry-level roles

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 20, 2026, 10:20 AM EDTUpdated Oct 20, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT

Korn Ferry research finds 81% of employers plan to increase early-career hiring. AI is redefining entry-level work toward judgment and oversight, not eliminating it. 76% say junior roles are not disappearing.

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WHAT WE KNOW

81% of organizations plan to increase early-career hiring over the next two years