AI Is Creating New Winners and Losers. Here's How Smart Leaders Are Restructuring to Get Ahead.

Key Takeaways

Discover the hidden forces behind today’s tech layoffs — and what they signal about the shifting value of skills in the AI era.

Learn how forward-thinking leaders are reimagining roles and teams as intelligent systems reshape the future of work.

In 2025, the tech industry finds itself caught in a paradox. On one hand, we’re witnessing an AI gold rush. Companies are investing billions, betting that artificial intelligence will unlock the next wave of innovation. Meanwhile, over 22,000 tech workers have already been laid off this year — 16,000 in February alone.

Apparently, this signals a turning point in how companies structure teams and allocate talent. Intelligent systems are redefining how teams work, which skills are gaining value and where human roles still matter.