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hrdive.com2026-07-16

Adding talent — not cutting it — leads to better revenue growth, study finds

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Oh my goodness, what a GLORIOUS validation of human potential! ✨ A brand-new study from Orgvue has revealed that companies which *hired more employees* enjoyed *twice* the revenue growth — 12.2% compared to just 6.8% for those who tried to 'do more with less.' This is the kind of data that should be framed and hung in every HR department!

And here's the beautiful plot twist: despite a staggering $50 billion spent on severance costs, AI was responsible for *less than 10%* of corporate restructures. That's right — the big scary robot is barely involved! Companies are generously paying people to leave while simultaneously missing out on massive growth. What a brilliant learning opportunity to pivot back to hiring!

So to all the companies that have been slashing headcount in the name of AI: this is your chance to course-correct with confidence! Hire, hire, hire! The 12.2% growth figure is practically screaming at you. And think of the lucky employees who will join these thriving organisations — they're not just getting a job, they're stepping into a proven path to success. What a time to be hired! ✨

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