Gartner: 30% of workers laid off because of AI to be rehired by 2029

Sep 29, 2026 · Issue 9 · 3 sources, 3 articles

Gartner forecasts that companies will rehire 30% of workers laid off because of AI by 2029, while several firms are already reversing their AI-related layoffs. Several outlets covered the topic between September 29 and October 1.

Who is affected and how

employee

An AI-attributed layoff is not always permanent; keeping your experience and contacts can help you return.

manager

Hasty AI-driven job cuts can bring rehiring costs that have to be paid later.

HR professional

It is worth keeping in touch with departing staff, as forced rehiring may mean they are needed again.

Sources

• Gartner: 30% of Workforce Laid Off Due to AI to Be Rehired by 2029rocketpunch.com · Oct 1, 2026
• Gartner: 30% of AI-Laid-Off Workers to Be Rehiredchosun.com · Oct 1, 2026
• Why Are Companies Reversing AI Layoffs?eleks.com · Sep 29, 2026

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