To 'future proof' its workforce, PwC trains workers on blockchain, drones

To "future proof" its workforce, PwC will be replacing the workload of 1,000 employees with "digital-heavy client work and projects and weekly classes on everything from cleansing data and blockchain to 3D Printing and drones," Digiday reports. The two-year Digital Accelerators program accepted 1,000 PwC employees of the 3,500 who applied. The company said it expects the program to speed production time for clients, while cutting costs, especially for those who use its marketing consulting division. The PwC shift is timely: A recent survey from the company revealed that 80% of executives report blockchain initiatives are underway at their company. Of the 600 respondents from 15 countries, 15% said the tech is already fully live in their organizations.