the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Artificial intelligence (AI) is rattling New Jersey’s workforce, but it’s not the apocalypse—yet. August 2025’s dismal job growth of 22,000, far below the expected 75,000, and a 4.3% unemployment rate signal economic uncertainty, not just AI’s rise. Still, experts like Indeed’s Cory Stahle warn AI’s impact is “small but not zero,” hitting young tech workers hardest. From “job hugging” to “quiet cracking,” NJ workers are feeling the heat. Here’s the truth about AI’s role in 2025’s uncertain job market and how to stay ahead!
