What ClickUp’s mass layoff tells us about the future of work

ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans announced a 22% workforce reduction, framing it not as cost-cutting but as an AI-driven transformation. The company has deployed roughly 3,000 internal AI agents to handle complex tasks, with remaining employees expected to direct and review agent output. Evans promises million-dollar salary bands for high-impact employees who leverage AI effectively. A Gartner survey notes that 80% of companies using autonomous tech have cut jobs, though workforce reductions don't always translate to financial returns. The piece also highlights Polsia, a one-person startup that raised $30M at a $250M valuation by running entirely on AI automation.