Automation index
Can AI do the work of a Barber?
The booking is already in an app. The fade, the straight-razor shave and the chair talk are not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Barber
12%
AI or a robot can already do 12% of this job.
#102 / 103
View rankingBarber
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Appointments, till and product stock.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 32% | +4.5 |
Cut and style consult with the client.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Cut, fade and finish with clipper and scissors.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 28% | 5% | +1.4 |
Shave, beard tidy and hot towel.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 6% | +1.1 |
Cleaning, disinfection and tool care.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 10% | +1.2 |
Shop atmosphere and regulars.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 12% | 14% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 12% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- cut hair
- colour hair
- haircut
- barbering
- Appointments, till and product stock
- Cut and style consult with the client
- Shave, beard tidy and hot towel
- Cleaning, disinfection and tool care
- Shop atmosphere and regulars
- barber
Sources for this job· O*NET 39-5011.00· ESCO/ISCO 5141
IS WORK OVER?
Project manager
38%
#10 / 103
View rankingProject manager
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Plans and statusEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 65% | +19.5 |
Templated risksEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 50% | +10 |
People and conflictEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 15% | +4.5 |
Client managementEstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 20% | 20% | +4 |
| Total | 100% | 38% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- sustainable finance
- corporate social responsibility
- strategic planning
- data analytics
- promote sustainability
- promote human rights implementation
- monitor social impact
- define the corporate structure
- conduct quantitative research
- promote environmental awareness
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1082.00· ESCO/ISCO 1219