Your Next Hire Might Not Be Human: How AI and Outsourcing Are Rewriting the Rules
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In an era where AI can draft proposals, automate invoicing, and even generate design options, the question facing firm leaders isn’t who to hire; it’s whether to hire at all. Traditional staffing models are being challenged by automation, global talent marketplaces, and an urgent need for agility. At the same time, the human dimension of business, culture, creativity, and trust is more important than ever.
This webinar will challenge long-held assumptions about what a team should look like. We’ll explore when it makes sense to invest in a full-time hire, when outsourcing or automation delivers better ROI, and how to build a firm that clients trust, even when your “team” looks very different from what they expect.
Whether you’re a solo practitioner, scaling your staff, or leading a larger practice, this session will help you rethink growth with clarity and confidence.
Learning Objectives
- Reframe the hiring decision by evaluating the cost-benefit in the context of AI, automation, and global outsourcing.
- Learn when to hire for culture and client confidence, and when a contract worker or tool is the more intelligent choice.
- Understand how prospects perceive your team and how to effectively communicate your strengths, even with a small staff.
- Explore the economics of modern firm-building, including talent amortization, scalability, and redundancy.
- Design a team strategy that balances human value with technological leverage, ensuring long-term growth without unnecessary overhead.
Steven Burns, FAIA
Founder
