In order to be considered for leadership positions, senior staff at Accenture are required to use the firm’s artificial intelligence products on a regular basis. It was communicated to senior managers and associate directors that “regular adoption” of AI tools is now necessary to advance to higher positions. Therefore, this points to a more determined effort to include generative AI in routine consulting tasks.In an interview with CNBC, an Accenture representative verified the policy and stated the company’s goal of becoming “the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work” in addition to “the reinvention partner of choice” for customers. The representative went on to say that in order to provide the best service possible to our clients, we need to use cutting-edge techniques and technologies.Why Accenture is Pushing AI Adoption?This shift occurs as more and more consulting and IT companies link advancement opportunities to proficiency in AI. Doing so is necessary to keep up with the rapidly evolving AI services market and reskill workforces. Employees who are unable to acquire new AI skills may face layoffs in the future, according to Accenture’s restructuring plan, which was unveiled in September. Executive Julie Sweet announced the company’s intention to “retrain and retool”… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
