Atlassian Bets on Fresh Grads as AI Push Reshapes Its Talent Strategy

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Atlassian laid off about 1,600 workers (roughly 10% of its global staff) to fund its AI initiatives, but CEO Mike Cannon-Brookes emphasized retaining high performers, graduates, and employees with transferable skills, signaling confidence in new entrants amid a tougher job market and AI-driven changes to work.
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