Many industries, including management consulting and legal firms, have long used a talent model that requires hiring large classes of entry-level workers. Now that AI efficiency gains have appeared in many sectors, that large pool of new hires is being trimmed down—but what does that mean for firms that will need mid-career and senior workers in a few years? Atta Tarki, founder and chair of ECA Partners, discusses the challenge, how it will impact PE firms and their portfolio companies, and how business and talent strategies will need to evolve in the age of AI.
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