Author: Murugan Anandarajan, Professor of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, Drexel University

Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why

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Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it likely harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs. In our recent national survey, we found that small businesses are 30% more likely than larger employers to say they are not hiring recent college graduates in 2026. About […]

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AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

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The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to keep a job. And Accenture isn’t alone. IBM has already replaced hundreds of roles with AI systems, while […]

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Companies haven’t stopped hiring, but they’re more cautious, according to the 2025 College Hiring Outlook Report

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Every year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.” This advice seems particularly relevant this year. In today’s turbulent economy, companies are still hiring, but they’re doing it a bit more carefully. More places are offering candidates short-term work experiences like […]

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