PwC UK Chief Advocates Office Presence for Career Growth Amid AI Automation
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PwC UK chair Kevin Ellis advocates for younger staff to come into the office 4-5 days a week to enable career progression as AI automates junior roles.
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Ellis states that with routine tasks being automated, staff need more in-person collaboration and development opportunities available in the office.
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Ellis highlights the debate between companies pushing for office presence and staff wanting location flexibility.
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The comments come as PwC data shows UK companies rapidly adopting AI, with 42% implementing it recently versus 32% globally.
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Ellis also predicts an industry shift from hourly billing to outcome-based fees and tech licensing as AI reshapes auditing.