AI Cut the Jobs. Now Companies Are Hiring Again

AI was supposed to reduce headcount. So why are some companies now hiring people back? In this episode, Lewis Maleh looks at what’s happening when businesses automate roles, cut teams and then discover that technology can’t always replace the judgement, experience and human input they removed. It raises a bigger question about the future of work: are companies learning where AI genuinely adds value, and where people are still essential? Lewis explores what this shift tells us about AI adoption, hiring and why the future may be less about replacing humans and more about finding the right balance between people and technology. A quick take on what businesses are learning as AI moves from hype into the reality of the workplace. \---- 🎙️ *Espresso with Lewis — practical leadership insights, no fluff.* Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmaleh Learn more: https://bentleylewis.com