Global companies, "seduced" by Artificial Intelligence

Viewed with skepticism upon its appearance on the public stage, Artificial Intelligence has managed to seduce people and companies in a very short time. Over half of executives (51%) intend to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the short and long term, and 73% plan future investments in the new technology to help automate administrative tasks, according to a global mobility assessment study conducted by KPMG. According to the research, global mobility functions are increasingly perceived as strategic partnerships, with 89% of executives surveyed anticipating that the mobility program will remain important or even become more necessary in the next 12-18 months. 72% of respondents also believe it is essential to align mobility strategies with broader business objectives, and 70% believe developing, attracting and retaining talent within the organization are priorities. In addition, 67% of organizations that support remote work have a policy implemented at the organization level, while over three-quarters (76%) use technology to manage global mobility processes. According to the cited source, 51% of those surveyed intend to use AI in the short and long term, and 73% plan future investments in this new technology to help automate administrative tasks. "The number of global mobility functions that rely on technology to increase operational efficiency continues to grow, with mobile workforce management solutions being widely used. Nearly two-thirds of organizations rely on a centralized or regional model for global mobility management, which is seen as essential for improving consistency, control and responsiveness to regional dynamics and needs," notes the cited source. KPMG's global mobility assessment study, "Mapping the Future - Strategic Mobility for Tomorrow's Workforce," gathers the views of 225 global mobility professionals from multinational organizations across 29 countries and 12 industries.