Nearly 9 In 10 CEOs Expect To Hire More Workers Despite AI. But The Jobs They Need Are Changing.

A new KPMG survey of 400 American CEOs found that companies are putting greater emphasis on AI skills, employee retraining and redesigned roles. Nearly nine in 10 U.S. chief executives expect to increase their workforce over the next three years despite growing concerns about artificial intelligence replacing workers, according to a new survey that also found companies are changing the skills

By the Truvace deskOctober 16, 20261 min read1 sourceJournalismTRV-2026-1581· cite & verify

Nearly 9 In 10 CEOs Expect To Hire More Workers Despite AI. But The Jobs They Need Are Changing.

In brief

A KPMG poll of 400 American chief executives found that the large majority anticipate bigger workforces within three years. This is the case even though public worry persists that artificial intelligence could replace workers.

The result suggests that executives see AI changing what employees do more than eliminating the need for them. It reflects stated intentions, so it does not show that hiring has happened or that displacement will not occur.

Main points

The survey covered 400 American CEOs and was conducted by KPMG.
Nearly nine in 10 expect to add staff over the next three years.
Companies are placing greater emphasis on AI skills.
Employee retraining and redesigned roles are part of how firms are responding.

The gain

Most surveyed U.S. chief executives say they plan to expand their workforces over three years, with AI skills, retraining and redesigned roles getting more emphasis.

The rundown

The International Business Times describes the KPMG findings as a counterpoint to growing concerns about AI replacing workers, since most executives surveyed expect headcount to rise rather than fall.

The same survey indicates that the type of work is shifting, with firms prioritizing AI-related skills, retraining current staff and redesigning roles to fit new ways of working.