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Almost 40% of companies expect to reduce their workforce by 2027. McKinsey explains why
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Almost 40% of companies expect to reduce their workforce by 2027. McKinsey explains why

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 10:40

Almost 40% of companies worldwide expect to reduce the number of workers on their teams by 2027, according to data from the QuantumBlack report, AI by McKinsey, titled "The State of AI 2026: On the road to ROI".

The consulting firm McKinsey, through its division specializing in artificial intelligence, revealed that this trend is directly linked to the growing implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in companies.

The report indicates that organizations are replacing human functions with AI-based solutions, which allows for process automation and reduction of operational costs.

This study emerges as a significant indicator of the transformation that artificial intelligence is causing in the global labor market, with expected repercussions in the coming years.

Why this matters

The McKinsey report anticipates that almost half of companies may reduce staff in the coming years, representing a significant shift in the labor market. For readers, this means that adapting to new technological skills may become essential for employability. This trend follows the growing adoption of AI tools documented in previous reports.

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