AI Hype Check: Fortune 100 Hiring Trends

The analysis, which examined over ten thousand job postings, found a surprisingly low demand for AI-ready workers, with only 11 per cent of positions mentioning AI, suggesting a potential disconnect between corporate AI ambition and practical implementation. Furthermore, the report highlights an expensive “fire-to-hire cycle” among these top companies, noting that mass layoffs are prevalent but do not appear to be primarily aimed at building a more AI-ready workforce. The source includes commentary from Orgvue’s Chief Product Officer, Jessica Modrall, who asserts that while AI will transform the workforce, many organizations are mistakenly assuming it will simply replace staff.