Employers' AI expectations are slowing white-collar hiring, Experian economist says

By Jill Barth

October 19, 2026 at 06:19 PM

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Employers are delaying hires while they assess what AI can do.
Slow recruitment is extending job searches for white-collar workers.
Hiring conditions remain stronger in some blue-collar industries, with opportunities tied to location.

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