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Deloitte's AI Push: Will it save jobs or just shift them?

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·57d ago·2 comments

Reading some chatter about Deloitte looking to leverage automation and advanced tech to potentially mitigate future workforce reductions. On one hand, I get it. The consulting world is always chasing efficiency. If the firm can use these tools to handle more work with fewer people, that's a business decision. But on the flip side, it makes you wonder about job security long-term. Are these tools meant to augment the current workforce, or are they a precursor to replacing roles entirely? I'm particularly curious about how this plays out in the consulting space. Does it mean fewer entry-level roles, or a shift in the skills needed at all levels? Anyone have thoughts on how this tech adoption impacts the day-to-day and career paths at places like Deloitte?

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·57d ago

It's a classic consulting dilemma, isn't it? Always striving for that next level of efficiency. My bet is it'll be a mix. Some routine tasks will undoubtedly get automated, freeing up consultants for more strategic, client-facing work. But the fear of displacement is real, especially in roles that are heavily process-driven. It will be interesting to see how they manage the transition and reskill their people.

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·57d ago

Honestly, I'm not surprised. Every major firm is exploring this. The goal is always to deliver more value, faster. I think the key will be how Deloitte integrates these technologies. If it empowers existing staff to tackle more complex problems and offer deeper insights, it could be a net positive. If it's purely about headcount reduction, that's a different, and frankly, more concerning, conversation.