Accenture Research: AI Boosts Industry Profits

AI strategy and leadership – attaining value from AI will demand recognition and action from the top of the company; therefore, the benefits must be made tangible to the C-suite and a roadmap is essential. Reinvent HR into HAIR – the Chief HR Officer's role will not only be about managing human employees, but will evolve to also manage human-machine interaction -- or Human AI Resources (HAIR). Learn with machines – to adapt their businesses to the changing nature of learning and employee training, business leaders must focus on the needs of their workforces, particularly in the area of agile skills development. Appoint a chief data supply chain officer – this position will be needed to construct an integrated, end-to-end data supply chain. Create an open AI culture – trust, openness and transparency are key for human and machine relationships to work well; business leaders must shape the corporate culture and guidelines to minimize the risks of a hybrid workforce while maximizing the opportunities.