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AMD's $30 Billion Meta GPU Deal Created 6 Gigawatts of Hiring Demand — Here's What It Means for Your Talent Pipeline
AMD-Meta $30B GPU deal covers 6 gigawatts of AI compute. AMD cut 1,000 workers to pivot to AI, then started rehiring. What it means for your hiring.
Trump's State of the Union Is Tomorrow — 5 Workforce Policy Moves Every HR Leader Should Watch
Trump addresses Congress Tuesday: tariffs, 327K-worker federal exodus, 43-day shutdown on the table. 5 workforce moves HR leaders need to track now.
108,435 Job Cuts Hit January 2026 — Highest Since 2009 While Hiring Plans Set Record Low
108,435 layoffs in January 2026 — highest January since 2009. Only 5,306 hiring plans, a record low. What smart employers do with the talent flood.
Amazon Cut 18,200 Workers. Pinterest Cut 15%. Here's How SMBs Hire Them First.
40,132 tech workers laid off in 7 weeks. Amazon, Meta, Pinterest, Autodesk cutting. SMBs have a 60-day window to hire enterprise talent. Playbook.
4 States Can Now Fine You $20,000 Per Applicant for Using AI in Hiring
Illinois, Texas, Colorado, and California now regulate AI in hiring. Colorado fines hit $20,000 per violation. Run this 30-minute compliance audit today.
17 States Now Fine Employers for Job Postings Without Salary Ranges
17 states enforce pay transparency in job postings. Colorado fines up to $10K. Massachusetts and New Jersey started active audits in 2026. Checklist.
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