CEOs plan to hire more workers

Nearly 9 out of 10 chief executives in the United States intend to hire more employees, even as artificial intelligence becomes more common in the workplace. This finding comes from a survey conducted by KPMG, a global consulting firm, which asked 400 large American companies with annual revenue over 500 million dollars about their hiring plans.

AI is reshaping hiring practices

Artificial intelligence is already being used in various parts of the hiring process, including optimizing resumes and handling job applications. However, it is also reducing the number of available jobs in some areas, such as computing, translation, and management.

CEOs see AI as a tool, not a replacement

Most chief executives surveyed do not plan to reduce their overall workforce. Instead, 86% say they are rethinking roles, career paths, and team structures to focus on collaboration between humans and AI. This suggests that AI is viewed as a tool to be managed by people, not as a substitute for employees.

AI skills are in high demand

Employees with expertise in artificial intelligence are highly sought after. Seventy-nine percent of recruiters prioritize hiring such individuals, especially to help integrate AI into daily business operations. For 40% of the surveyed chief executives, AI agents have significantly improved productivity, though only 9% believe they have truly transformed the organization.

Hiring and job cuts coexist

While many chief executives plan to hire more employees, 53% also expect to cut jobs in certain fields related to AI within two to five years. This reflects a complex picture where AI is both creating new opportunities and leading to changes in the types of jobs available.