Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) is tightening its push for AI adoption by making internal tool usage a key factor in career advancement for senior staff.
AI Usage Becomes a Promotion Requirement
The company tied advancement into leadership-track roles to whether certain senior employees consistently use the firm’s internal artificial intelligence tools, signaling a tougher stance on AI adoption inside the company.
The shift matters because it turns day-to-day tool usage into a formal factor in promotion decisions for parts of Accenture’s management pipeline.
The policy applies to associate directors and senior managers, after the Financial Times said those groups were told “regular adoption” of AI would be needed to move up, CNBC reported on Thursday.
CNBC also cited an internal email described by the FT that said, “Use of our key tools will be a visible input to talent discussions,” linking the tools to promotion conversations.
Partnerships Expand Accenture’s AI Ecosystem
Accenture has been framing AI skills as a company-wide requirement.
The company is continuing to broaden its AI ecosystem through a mix of strategic partnerships and AI tool deployments.
CNBC noted Accenture’s December agreement with OpenAI to expand employee access to ChatGPT Enterprise, as well as a separate partnership with Anthropic.
According to CNBC, Accenture has also worked with Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) to provide AI training to more than 2,000 staff using Palantir platforms.
ACN Price Action: Accenture shares were up 0.25% at $215.48 during premarket trading on Friday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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