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Major companies are now requiring AI skills from employees. Performance reviews, hiring decisions, and job security all depend on it.

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Meta Meta Performance Reviews

"Starting 2026, employee performance evaluations will be formally linked to AI-driven impact."

Meta announced that every staff member - from engineers to marketers - will need to show how they use AI. For 2025 reviews, workers are urged to highlight AI-powered achievements. Special recognition including bonuses and raises will go to those with exceptional AI-driven results.

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Start documenting your AI usage now. Track Impact helps you build a portfolio of AI achievements for performance reviews.
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Shopify Shopify Prove AI Can't Do It

"Before asking for more headcount, teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what they want done using AI."

CEO Tobi Lütke mandated that AI usage is now a "fundamental expectation." New roles are only approved if a team can prove the work can't be automated. AI proficiency is now part of formal job requirements and performance evaluations.

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Understanding your HITL (Human-in-the-Loop) value is critical. Our profiles show which tasks need human judgment vs. AI automation.
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Microsoft Microsoft Mandatory AI Usage

"Using AI is no longer optional — it's core to every role and every level."

Microsoft's internal memo made AI usage mandatory for all employees. The company is implementing metrics into performance review processes, measuring how actively staff use AI tools in their daily work.

What this means for you
AI literacy is now as essential as email proficiency. Search for AI tools relevant to your specific role.
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Duolingo Duolingo AI-First Hiring

"Duolingo is going to be AI-first. We will gradually stop using contractors to do work that AI can handle."

CEO Luis von Ahn declared the company "AI-first" in April 2025. AI use is now included in what they look for in hiring AND in performance review evaluations. They completed 148 language courses in 12 months - work that previously took 12 years.

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AI proficiency is now a hiring requirement. Build your AI portfolio to stand out in job applications.
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Klarna Klarna 40% Workforce Reduction

"There is a massive shift coming to knowledge work. And it's not just in banking, it's in society at large."

Klarna reduced its workforce from 5,500+ to ~3,000 employees, targeting 2,000. An AI chatbot now handles the work of 700 human agents. Revenue per employee increased 73%. CEO warns other tech leaders are "sugarcoating" AI's impact on jobs.

What this means for you
Proving your unique human value is essential. Document where you add value that AI cannot replicate.
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Google Google Competitive Necessity

"Companies which will become more efficient through this moment in terms of employee productivity [will win]. It's important to focus on that."

CEO Sundar Pichai made clear that employees need to be "more AI-savvy" as competition intensifies. The focus is on employee productivity through AI adoption - those who embrace it will help Google compete.

What this means for you
AI literacy is a competitive advantage. Discover the AI tools that will make you more productive in your role.
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Meta Performance
AI-driven impact to be part of performance reviews from 2026

Every employee must show how they use AI. Bonuses and raises tied to AI-driven results.

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Shopify Hiring
Prove AI can't do the task before requesting headcount

New roles only approved if work can't be automated. AI proficiency in performance reviews.

Read → → HITL Scores
Microsoft Mandatory
"Using AI is no longer optional — it's core to every role"

AI usage mandatory for all employees. Metrics tracked in performance reviews.

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Duolingo AI-First
AI-first company replacing contractors with automation

AI included in hiring criteria and performance reviews. Contractors phased out for AI-capable work.

Read → → AI Portfolio
Opendoor Default to AI
"The first line in everyone's job expectation: Default to AI"

Performance evaluations measure AI tool usage frequency. Stock jumped 8.6% after announcement.

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Thomson Reuters Upskill or Leave
"You will be left behind if you don't adopt AI"

CPO warns no future at company without AI skills. 11,000+ employees completed AI training.

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Klarna 40% Reduction
AI helped shrink workforce by 40%, targeting 2,000 employees

AI chatbot replaced 700 agents. Revenue per employee up 73%. CEO warns of "massive shift."

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Google Competitive Edge
Employees must be "more AI-savvy" as competition intensifies

CEO says companies efficient with AI will win. Focus on employee productivity through AI adoption.

Read → → AI Profiles
Fiverr Hiring Filter
Won't hire candidates who don't use AI

CEO requires AI skills for new hires. AI proficiency is a baseline expectation for job seekers.

Read → → Job Seekers
Amazon Smaller Teams
Learn AI and "get more done with scrappier teams"

CEO says corporate workforce will shrink with AI. $1.2B invested in upskilling 300,000 employees.

Read → → Upskill Now

Disclaimer: MYPEAS.ai is not affiliated with any of the companies mentioned above. These are curated news stories showcasing AI implementation trends in the workplace.

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