McKinsey's CEO breaks down how AI is reshaping its workforce: 25% growth in some roles, 25% cuts in others

McKinsey's global managing partner said AI changing the shape of its workforce.

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• McKinsey's top partner said AI is fundamentally reshaping its workforce.
• Client-facing roles are growing by 25%, while non-client-facing roles are shrinking.
• McKinsey now employs 40,000 people and 25,000 AI agents, and could have equal numbers by year-end.

McKinsey's top executive shared some hard numbers on how AI is reshaping the consulting giant's workforce.