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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