By Editor , 27 October 2026
76% of Analysts Still Prep Data by Hand, Alteryx Survey Finds

Global – October 27, 2026 -- 76% of data analysts still rely on manual, spreadsheet-based work for data preparation, despite near-universal adoption of AI tools, according to the 2025 State of Data Analysts survey published by Alteryx.

By Editor , 27 October 2026
McKinsey: Only 14% of AI Adopters Cut Staff as Finance Roles Hold

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Only 14% of organizations using AI say it reduced their total workforce in the past year, down from the 32% that expected cuts a year earlier, according to McKinsey's State of AI 2026. Two-thirds report little or no AI-related change in employment.

Inside finance, Deloitte found that 84% of finance organizations have yet to redesign jobs or the nature of work around AI. AI is therefore landing on finance teams that look much like they did before.