McKinsey’s new AI hiring experiment puts pressure on the ‘up-or-out’ model

This story was originally published on CFO.com. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO.com newsletter. McKinsey & Company is requiring some junior candidates to use an internal AI assistant during interviews, a move that signals how deeply artificial intelligence is becoming embedded in consulting workflows. The pilot, first reported by the Financial Times, comes as consulting firms reassess staffing levels, compensation growth and productivity expectations amid slower demand ...