I am hearing that we are 100% done with layoffs and barring major problems with the economy bouncing back there should be no additional cuts this year. Also, I am hearing that there is a very large P&L shuffle in the works, they will be moving cheese... — read more
Severance
1 week of severance for every full year of service for L8 and below.
4 Things that should have been done better
I wish ACN’s senior leadership did a better job at communicating internally on such issues and not just externally on news channels etc. Here are things to consider going forward: Be honest and transparent to employees on which groups have... — read more
Layoff Algorithm???
I was notified yesterday. I was suggested for promotion mid-year and expected it in August. 100% recoverable very busy. Was told the algorithm looked at role and impact for decision. Well, sh–. Would like to know all the aspects of “the algorithm” in... — read more
Layoffs 2020
Accenture started COVID-related layoffs today. Details are still unclear but ~10% of U.S workforce is the internal target being thrown around. Cyber practices heavily impacted.
Layoffs confirmed
We have confirmed layoffs today. Cut would finish by the end of the day.
Will there be notifications?
Should we worry about more notifications going out today or was everybody affected notified yesterday?
The lists of people being laid off went out to MDs last night.
The names on the lists may have been reviewed by a human but systems and formulas were the origination. Does anyone have the global count or percentage?
Upcoming Accenture Layoffs
Having seen layoffs during 2001 and 2008-2009, we may expect the following to hold true during the upcoming layoffs (I am 100% certain there will be cuts across the board): Non-essential administrative and support staff (e.g. marketing, IT... — read more
How much will new hires salary go down?
I’ve heard that many consluting companies are planning to adjust new-hires’ salary levels, any idea by how much? Do we have anyone on this board who was with the company back in 2001 or 2008 - what happened then?
Deloitte Consulting Just announced a 5% layoff in the USA
thelayoff.com/deloitte-consulting
Adios
I was a high performer in my first three years at ACN and built a great reputation. Early last year, an old SM I enjoyed working with begged me to come help him turn a failing project around. Silly me, I agreed. I get on the ground, and sh– is a... — read more
What groups will start to lay off first?
I think layoffs are inevitable given the sharp downturn globally. The demand for consulting evaporated over last 2 weeks. Services are working fine as they are long term things, so that's all good but consulting is about to get butchereed big time. I... — read more
Accenture Severance Payment
Do you know what would be severance payment for a: Consultant US West Resources I am sure cuts are coming. Please let me know.
Acquisition related layoffs?
Any ideas on how will Accenture's acquisition of Context Information Security affect us? They are not too big, but I can still see some consolidation taking place. Not to mention, this company never misses an opportunity to cut some costs (meaning... — read more
This is the main CoronaVirus thread for Accenture
What is next for us? Keep calm and carry on…
How many people work at Accenture?
What's the total headcount? How many employees work at Dublin?
Accenture to Acquire Sabre
There are rumors flying on our site (Sabre) and I wanted to see if someone here on Accenture's board had more info. Here it goes: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/12uKBds6 or @12uKBds6
Accenture Layoffs 2020
Do you think there may be small/medium/large Accenture Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
Accenture Sliding Fast Down The Student Preference List
This is per Business Insider, coverage of "World’s Most Attractive Employers 2019" (WMAE 2019) Source Study: https://universumglobal.com/wmae-2019/ PDF File: https://storage.pardot.com/13732/214935/WMAE_2019_ebook.pdf Universum, a research... — read more
Accenture Federal Services Severance Package
I cannot find the info on Accenture Federal Services Severance Package - I checked "Rewards and Benefits" site and there is nothing there. I do not want to trigger a flag by calling HR, career counselor or whatever - I just want to know what they... — read more
Australia - Digital and Technology are not doing well...
Australia - Digital and Technology are not doing well. They're cutting good people and promoting the unworthy ones. A few high performing people were asked to leave and the reasoning behind it was complete bullc-ap. Apart from layoffs, lots have been... — read more
Does Accenture offer a pension plan?
Does Accenture USA offer a pension plan nowadays? I know some other consulting companies do, yet many do not.
Mike Salvino
What does anyone know of this guy? He is leaving to become CEO of DXC. Anyone know him or have anything to say about him?
Age Discrimination at Accenture
Age discrimination Lawsuits: Accenture, Facebook sued by sales boss for favoring 'new blood' Source: https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/06/accenture_facebook_age_discrimination/
Accenture Pay Ratio: CEO to Median Worker Total Compensation
Source below... Accenture pays its CEO $554.62 for every dollar it pays its median employee. CEO COMPENSATION: $22,299,174 MEDIAN EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION: $40,206 DODD FRANK RATIO: 554.6 to 1 Source: https://www.doddfrankratio.com/company/ACN — read more
Accenture Restructure
What are your thoughts? I know we restructure every September but this one seems to be a big one - P&Ls are shifting, it's a tectonic shift indeed. Some things that we implement this year will have a long lasting impact on how Accenture operates for... — read more
How would you rate Accenture’s organization's culture?
I know every Accenture group is different, so chime in from your angle.
Yeah, right
This would all sound much more honest if we didn't have layoffs at Accenture ALL THE TIME. Accenture execs explain why a company's true investment isn't in AI — it's in retraining its current workforce... — read more
Accenture HR
I was cut also. They outsourced my role to Buenos Aires. Entire HR divisions will be moved off shore. Any chance you can tell us where this info came from? Is it legit? I'm nervous lately as it is, I don't want to enter full blown panic mode for... — read more
Accenture June Layoff
All the people on the bench may be laid off soon. Accenture have hard time to find business to bill people in USA.
Government Shutdown
Accenture Federal is experiencing major disruptions due to the government shutdown. Lots of people on the bench and decision will be made soon
Is there a more active board on this topic somewhere
I guess the good news is that there has not been a lot of action about Layoff's @Accenture for quite some time - only warnings a bout with 3-5 replies...not a lot of depth in discussion. That could mean that so many are productively employed and... — read more
Positions being cut in digital and federal
There will be job cuts on recently acquired companies in the digital space and on the US federal sector as things cool down in the government IT market.
Federal sector taking on water
Losing mega contracts left and right. Top talent is fleeing to the exits and lower revenues will lead to layoffs.
This one is an Accenture special for each one of you my PowerPoint gurus...
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Accenture Layoffs 2019
Do you predict that there will be Accenture Layoffs in 2019?
FS IG lead asked to leave?
Hearing news that FS IG India lead asked to leave, not sure whether this is due to bad FS Q4 results or any thing else? Any info
Department of Ed layoffs and scandals coming
Dept of Ed Directors and Managing Dirs can't keep it in their pants despite being married which will no doubt further erode continued work in ACN AFS.