Help Wanted: 'Forward-Deployed' Humans for the A.I. Era
In a rapidly shifting job landscape, forward-deployed roles are, at least for now, a relatively safe bet, said Nick Bloom, a Stanford economist. A.I. is getting good at many day-to-day work tasks. But forward-deployed workers are responsible for a function that A.I. cannot replace: hands-on client support.
30 August 2026