Proof Point
Eight in ten CEOs surveyed by PwC in 2017 believe automation and other technologies will likely lead to headcount decrease within next year
Likelihood of Headcount Decrease Within Next Year Brought About by Automation and Other Technologies
2017 (percentage)
| Note: | Data from PwC’s 20th CEO Survey of 1,379 CEOs and 2,196 CEO Panel from 79 countries |
Proof Point Findings
- Technology Replacement – 80% of CEOs surveyed by PwC in 2017 believe their company headcount likely to decrease within next year, as they incorporate automation and other new technologies in business processes
- New Technology Introduction – Include artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, and biotechnology
- Key Drivers – Include rapid technology advancements, increasing demand for automation, growing company need to optimize processes, heightening company focus on innovation, research and development, and intensifying competitive environment
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Date Last Updated |
August 11, 2017
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