{
  "id": 2991964,
  "title": "Companies Are Rehiring Workers at Lower Salary After Firing Them for AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/companies-are-rehiring-workers-at-lower-salary-after-firing-them-for",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T10:03:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/24/companies-are-rehiring-workers-at-lower-salary-after-firing-them-for-ai/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many companies that previously cut staff due to artificial intelligence (AI) are now reconsidering their decisions, with a significant portion regretting the layoffs, according to research. Forrester, a research firm, reports that 55% of surveyed employers have second thoughts about AI-driven job cuts. However, the company predicts that more than half of AI-related layoffs will eventually be reversed, though the workers may return at lower wages or to other roles. Some firms may even outsource jobs or face \"AI washing,\" where they claim AI will replace workers when it's not ready yet. Despite this, the firm believes AI will augment around 20% of U.S. jobs by 2030, while fully automating about 6%. Workers continue to worry; a Reuters poll shows 53% of Americans fear AI could result in job loss for them or a family member. A 2026 Software Finder survey also reveals that 53% of workers are concerned that AI tools may make their jobs feel redundant. In Europe, companies face stricter regulations on major workforce decisions, requiring consultations with employee representatives and facing penalties for non-compliance. The overall trend appears to be companies learning the limits of automation and the cost of getting it wrong, rather than a simple elimination of jobs.",
  "summary": "Companies that rushed to cut jobs because of artificial intelligence are increasingly reconsidering those decisions, with research showing that more … Read More The post Companies Are Rehiring Workers at Lower Salary After Firing Them for AI appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "55% of employers regret AI-driven job cuts, according to Forrester.",
    "Over half of AI-related layoffs will likely be reversed, but workers may return at lower wages.",
    "53% of Americans fear AI could lead to job loss for them or a family member."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}