McKinsey: 2,000 jobs cut

McKinsey laid off nearly 10% of non-client-facing staff. Reports indicate the motivation comes from AI and automation interests, signaling broader disruption of the consulting industry. There is strong evidence linking these cuts to AI adoption, with company leadership referencing automation and efficiency gains in public statements. Of the 2,000 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 1,500 roles (75%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This is part of a broader pattern in Management Consulting where companies are restructuring operations around AI capabilities while reducing headcount in functions susceptible to automation.