"The company employs some 5,000 to 7,000 workers who aren't partners in North America, and in five years, the number of such employees could rise by 15% to 20%, Eric Kutcher, a senior partner and chair of McKinsey North America, told reporters Monday at the company's media day in New York. For 2026, McKinsey plans to hire 12% more people in North America than in 2025, he said. Kutcher said he expects the company will continue to increase the number of entry-level workers it hires."
"The declaration from the prestigious consulting firm runs counter to the narrative that AI will eviscerate the job market for those early in their careers. "We're going to continue down the pathway of hiring," he said, adding that the company is still recruiting on college campuses. One reason young workers are often attractive, Kutcher said, is that many of them are more proficient with technology like AI because they've grown up with it."
McKinsey plans to hire 12% more people in North America in 2026 than in 2025 and expects continued growth in entry-level recruitment. The firm currently employs about 5,000 to 7,000 non-partner workers in North America, with that headcount projected to rise 15% to 20% over five years. The company will keep recruiting on college campuses and prioritize roles that require human intellect, pace, and tasks machines cannot perform. Younger workers are often more fluent with AI and related technology, making them attractive hires amid a broader slowdown in the overall job market.
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