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

The findings are based on responses from 400 CEOs at large U.S. companies and show how businesses are approaching recruitment, employee training and workforce planning as artificial intelligence becomes more widely integrated into their operations. (Credit: Getty Images)

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 they look for when hiring.

The 2026 KPMG U.S. CEO Outlook, released Thursday, found that 89% of CEOs anticipate increasing their companies' headcount, even as 53% plan to reduce employment in certain areas in response to AI.