accenture layoffs

 Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees worldwide in the past three months as part of a broader restructuring plan driven by the company's shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) and changing market demands. The layoffs are part of an $865 million restructuring program aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency.


*Reasons Behind the Layoffs:*


- Rapid adoption of AI technologies

- Slowing corporate demand

- Changing market demands requiring specialized skills


*Impact on Workforce:*


- Accenture's global workforce reduced to 779,000 employees from 791,000 in May

- Further layoffs expected until November 2025

- Severance costs totaling $615 million in the last quarter, with an additional $250 million projected for the current quarter


*Company's Focus on AI:*


- Accenture is investing in upskilling employees in AI and data expertise

- 77,000 AI and data specialists currently employed by the company

- Generative AI projects accounted for $5.1 billion in new bookings last year, up from $3 billion the previous year¹ ² ³


*Future Outlook:*


- Accenture expects to grow its headcount in the coming year, focusing on AI and data expertise

- Revenue growth projected between 2% and 5% for the fiscal year, slightly below previous projections due to global economic uncertainties and cautious corporate IT spending⁴

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