As artificial intelligence (AI) automates routine tasks traditionally performed by junior staff, the UK chair of accounting giant PwC is advocating for more in-office time as a key to faster career progression for younger employees.
According to a report in Bloomberg, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PwC UK chair Kevin Ellis, emphasised on the importance of face-to-face collaboration and development, advocating for more time in the office for younger employees. Ellis said that AI is “replacing tasks that used to be training grounds for our junior staff.” This shift necessitates finding new ways to accelerate career development. His solution? “More face-to-face collaboration and development through deeper engagement,” which, in his view, translates to “getting people back in the office working together more.”
This stance comes amidst ongoing debates about remote work. Companies are pushing for increased office presence, while employees, after adapting to pandemic-induced remote work, prioritize flexibility. Ellis, however, emphasizes the importance of in-person…
According to a report in Bloomberg, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, PwC UK chair Kevin Ellis, emphasised on the importance of face-to-face collaboration and development, advocating for more time in the office for younger employees. Ellis said that AI is “replacing tasks that used to be training grounds for our junior staff.” This shift necessitates finding new ways to accelerate career development. His solution? “More face-to-face collaboration and development through deeper engagement,” which, in his view, translates to “getting people back in the office working together more.”
This stance comes amidst ongoing debates about remote work. Companies are pushing for increased office presence, while employees, after adapting to pandemic-induced remote work, prioritize flexibility. Ellis, however, emphasizes the importance of in-person…
