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title: "After 500 layoffs, Workday says 28% business leaders expect AI to reduce headcount"
description: "A Workday workforce report finds 28% of business leaders expect AI to cut headcount, with roles shifting toward advanced AI skills while support for workers adapting lags."
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author: "Josh Alley"
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published: "2026-10-06T19:36:18.148Z"
updated: "2026-10-06T19:36:18.148Z"
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source_url: "https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/after-500-layoffs-workday-says-28-business-leaders-expect-ai-to-reduce-headcount-tchc-3011017-2026-10-06"
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# After 500 layoffs, Workday says 28% business leaders expect AI to reduce headcount

*A Workday workforce report finds 28% of business leaders expect AI to cut headcount, with roles shifting toward advanced AI skills while support for workers adapting lags.*

By [Josh Alley](https://hastalavista.ai/authors/alley) · October 6, 2026

Source: [After 500 layoffs, Workday says 28% business leaders expect AI to reduce headcount](https://www.indiatoday.in/jobs/story/after-500-layoffs-workday-says-28-business-leaders-expect-ai-to-reduce-headcount-tchc-3011017-2026-10-06) — India Today