Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping how employers across Canada make hiring decisions, but new survey data suggest its impact on jobs across markets is more incremental than disruptive.
A national poll conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Express Employment Professionals found that nearly one-quarter of Canadian employers planning to reduce staff cited increased automation or AI use as a reason for doing so.
Instead of widespread layoffs, the more common effect appears to be slower hiring and a reluctance to replace workers who leave.
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