Ellesheva KissinAug 27, 2026 – 4.11pmLondon | Consulting executives are considering ordering junior staff back to the office more frequently to sharpen their human skills as AI takes over a growing proportion of their technical work.Executives at some of the UK’s largest consulting firms said AI had made interpersonal skills increasingly valuable — competencies they argued must be developed in-office.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Consultants call staff back to office as AI lifts need for human skills
After years of investment in AI tools and defending hybrid working, some employers have concluded that the technology has made in-person collaboration vital.
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