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Adecco CEO: AI Reshapes Roles, Won’t Spark Job Collapse

7/23/2026

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Adecco CEO Denis Machuel told Reuters AI will not cause a collapse.
He said some firms cite AI to mask cuts driven by performance or restructuring.
Machuel said AI reshapes roles and tasks, not jobs, urging upskilling and government cooperation.
Adecco cited OECD data showing high employment and low unemployment in its 38 member countries.
Challenger, Gray & Christmas said AI caused a quarter of U.S. job cuts this year.

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Adecco CEO Denis Machuel told Reuters AI will not cause a collapse.
He said some firms cite AI to mask cuts driven by performance or restructuring.
Machuel said AI reshapes roles and tasks, not jobs, urging upskilling and government cooperation.
Adecco cited OECD data showing high employment and low unemployment in its 38 member countries.
Challenger, Gray & Christmas said AI caused a quarter of U.S. job cuts this year.