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Consulting Industry Faces Job Cuts Amid AI Hype

12/23/2025

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  • Concerns are rising about the impact of AI on the consulting industry.
  • Fiona Czerniawska warns firms may cut staff prematurely, increasing workloads and reducing quality.
  • Prof. Laura Empson argues that AI hype masks layoffs as firms label cuts investments in technology.
  • The traditional consulting model resists change, relying on manual data analysis while the Big Four cut staff yet keep high partner payouts.