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New iCIMS Research Finds AI Driving Demand for High-Paying Tech Jobs Despite Hiring Slowdown

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The iCIMS Insights March 2025 Workforce Report reveals high salaries are driving job seekers to open tech jobs while women face challenges in adapting to AI skills

HOLMDEL, N.J., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iCIMS, a leading provider of talent acquisition technology, today released the iCIMS Insights March 2025 Workforce Report. The report uncovers deeper insights on hiring and application activity for technology-related jobs across all industries and critical trends in AI-driven job demand. With AI innovation accelerating, companies are creating high-paying tech jobs to keep pace. Despite a broader hiring slowdown, tech job seekers aren’t hitting the brakes—it’s all-systems-go as they chase opportunities in this evolving field.

Tech job seekers aren’t hitting the brakes—it’s all-systems-go as they chase opportunities in this evolving field.

Drawing from proprietary data across thousands of organizations that receive over 223 million applications and hire more than 5.4 million people annually, as well as a survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, the report found that the labor market remains uncertain. iCIMS data shows that while overall application volume was the highest seen since the start of last year (up 12% from February 2024), organizations slowed down hiring. Job openings were up just 3% year-over-year, and hires dropped 6% in the same time period.

Key insights on tech jobs:

Tech jobs are hot, but not easy to land. In the face of a freezing effect for white-collar jobs in the labor market, job seekers are undeterred, especially when it comes to tech jobs. Applications for tech roles jumped 28% in one year from February 2024. Openings also rose 11% in the same time period. Hires, however, are still down 3% year-over-year.Tech hiring buffers for the right fit. While applications for tech jobs are pouring in, recruiters may still be struggling to find the right fit for open roles. Time-to-fill (TTF) for tech jobs increased from 48 days in February 2024 to 51 days in February 2025.Older workers sit on the tech bench. Younger workers are leading aged 18 to 24-year-old comprised 58% of applicants for tech roles and those under 35-years-old represented 78% of applicants.Tech is a man’s (and woman’s) world. Applications for tech jobs from men increased 32% year-over-year, and women were just shy, with a 27% increase in the same time period. These surges far outpaced the overall labor market, with applications from men and women across industries increasing just 14% and 10%, respectively.

The impact of AI on job seeker behavior:

Chasing dollars, not code. More than half (57%) of respondents cited high salaries as the top driver that would attract them to apply for a job in tech. Job stability (37%) and flexibility in work arrangements (37%) fell closely behind.Don’t mind the (AI skills) gap. With time-to-fill slowing down for tech jobs, is an AI skills gap to blame? Less than a quarter (21%) of job seekers said they feel adequately prepared to adapt to AI-driven challenges in the workplace.Boomers swipe left on tech careers. The decline of older tech applicants may be driven by concerns surrounding ageism and AI skills gaps, with 57% of baby boomers saying they are not interested in pursuing a tech career.Imposter syndrome is causing a glitch. Despite their surge in applications, 23% of women reported not feeling prepared for AI-driven changes at work and aren’t sure how to adapt to them, compared to 17% of men. Still, 40% of women have no plans to improve their AI-related skills, and only 10% believe that AI literacy is a requirement for landing a job today, compared to 18% of men.

Earlier this month, iCIMS announced it earned TrustArc’s TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification, demonstrating its commitment to building responsible AI that is trustworthy, transparent, explainable and fair across every step of the recruiting and hiring lifecycle. iCIMS is the only enterprise recruiting software provider and one of only a few companies ever to obtain this certification. iCIMS also recently announced the continuation of its responsible AI journey with the introduction of generative AI to iCIMS Digital Assistant as part of its 2025 Winter Release.

Download the iCIMS Insights March Workforce Report for a deeper dive into the latest workforce trends.

About iCIMS, Inc.  
iCIMS empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce. iCIMS accelerates transformation for a community of nearly 6,000 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100, that collectively employ more than 33 million people worldwide. For more information, visit www.icims.com

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Carlee Capawana
Director of Corporate Communications, iCIMS
Carlee.capawana@icims.com
9089476572

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Reliance Digital Brings Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip8 to Stores Across India

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Be among the first to own the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8. Customers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy foldables at Reliance Digital, with EMIs starting at ₹6000/month.

MUMBAI, India, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced the availability of Samsung’s latest generation of foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. Designed to deliver the next evolution of Galaxy AI, powerful performance and iconic foldable innovation, Samsung’s newest line-up is now available across Reliance Digital stores and online.

Built around Samsung’s vision of making AI more intuitive and personal, the new Galaxy foldables combine immersive displays, premium craftsmanship and intelligent experiences that seamlessly adapt to the way users work, create and stay connected.

Leading the line-up is the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Samsung’s most premium foldable yet. Featuring an expansive 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a flagship 200MP camera, the latest Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor and a 5,000mAh battery, the device is engineered for users who demand the ultimate in productivity, creativity and entertainment. It is available in Graphite, Cream and Violet Shadow,.

The Galaxy Z Fold8 brings Samsung’s signature foldable experience in a more compact form factor, featuring a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display, a redesigned wider cover screen, Galaxy AI-powered multitasking and flagship-grade performance. Customers can choose from Lavender, Graphite and Cream colour options.

Completing the line-up is the Galaxy Z Flip8, Samsung’s most stylish foldable smartphone, designed for users who want flagship performance in a compact, pocket-friendly form. Equipped with a vibrant 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, an enhanced FlexWindow, a 50MP camera system and Galaxy AI experiences, the Flip8 effortlessly blends fashion with functionality.

Customers can visit their nearest Reliance Digital store to experience the new foldables first-hand with guidance from Reliance Digital’s Tech Dosts, compare models, explore exclusive launch offers and Pre-order the Galaxy device that best fits their lifestyle. The complete Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8 are also available through Reliance Digital’s online platform, ensuring customers can be among the first to own Samsung’s latest foldable innovations.

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Weichai’s Five Tech Routes Global Debut: Diverse Paths to a Green, Smart Future

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HANOI, Vietnam, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At VEC in Vietnam on July 21, the Shandong Heavy Industry global partners conference & green intelligent products expo opened. Responding to the green transition of global commercial vehicles and heavy equipment, Weichai – with decades of expertise – unveiled five core tech routes: BEV, HEV, PEMFC, alternative-fuel ICE, and ADAS. Through full-chain proprietary control and breakthroughs, it provides efficient, low-carbon, intelligent power solutions to the global market.

Battery electric vehicle powertrain: full-chain deployment and high-efficiency recharging: Weichai masters core battery, motor, and e‑control technologies. Its CT100 battery – for heavy tractors and dump trucks – features integrated design and triple insulation, delivering better reliability, efficiency, safety, and speed. The WMS3200 drive system, tailored for heavy‑truck haulage, boosts efficiency and cuts vehicle power consumption. The WMC‑L/H/B integrated controllers offer stable, efficient control for light trucks, heavy trucks, and buses.

Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain: deep integration and ultra-long range: Weichai covers series, parallel, and series-parallel architectures, deeply integrating engine and e-drive. For urban logistics, the WP2.5T range extender offers quick response and low noise; for long-haul transport, the WP3NNG natural-gas range extender uses a “pure electric for short hauls, range-extended for long hauls” mode, with over 1,000 km combined range, easing range anxiety.

Proton exchange membrane fuel cell: zero-carbon leadership: Weichai has built a full-chain hydrogen energy system covering components, stacks, and systems. The WEF300 fuel cell engine has been deployed in volume in 49-ton heavy-duty trucks, suitable for long-haul and port logistics. The WEFG500 power generation system provides megawatt-class scalable power to support data centers and industrial plants.

Alternative fuel internal combustion engine: diverse clean-energy options and exceptional cost-effectiveness: Modular design enables flexible switching between H₂ and methanol. WP15DI hydrogen ICE peaks at 46.8% thermal efficiency; WP17T methanol ICE targets heavy‑equipment energy use, cuts operating costs, and is mass‑deployed in 130‑ton mining trucks.

Intelligent driving assistance system: vehicle-road-cloud collaboration: Weichai built a vehicle‑road‑cloud full‑stack architecture, with mining autonomous solution for cm‑level docking & obstacle avoidance, and trunk‑line ADAS with intelligent cruise & auto lane‑change, boosting high‑speed safety and economy.

Going forward, Weichai will keep iterating these five tech routes with global partners to advance sustainable manufacturing.

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical or current fact, regarding the Company’s amount and timing of dividends payable as well as other statements containing words such as “committed to,” “targets,” or similar expressions.

There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

Media Contact:
Drew Hanson
Corporate Communications
Phone: 503-464-2067

Investor Contact:
Erin Schwartz
Investor Relations
Phone: 503-464-7751

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