Is AI freezing headcount? Not for hypergrowth companies (companies growing revenue 100%+ YOY).
Hypergrowth companies generally reported increased headcount by an average of 133% in the first two quarters of 2026, up from 119% in 2025. Everyone else is hiring too, just far more cautiously.
So while AI may be changing how teams work, our data suggests it is not replacing the need for people to fuel growth.
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Data as of 08/04/2026
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