KPMG’s latest U.S. CEO Outlook survey finds that more than 70% of corporate executives feel AI “will not dramatically change their workforce.”

And 72% of CEOs surveyed anticipate modest or significantly increased hiring in the next year.

And what do medieval times have to do with it?

How much is too much? Union strikes and shareholder discussions have put executive compensation centerstage.

But fewer CEOs feel confident of their firm’s fortunes than last year, a KPMG survey shows. More execs also want people back in the office.

Even fewer are preparing for it.

CEOs may not be economic wizards. But they have access to crucial data and make decisions that influence the economy.

Sometimes a boomerang, or returning, chief executive — like Disney’s Bob Iger — means the company’s in crisis or it needs to rejigger its succession plan.

Just one-third of those surveyed expect that recession to be minimally painful and brief.

CEOs are tasked with handling the company’s overall vision, while presidents are more focused on day-to-day operations.