Accenture has reduced its workforce by more than 11,000 employees in the past quarter, spending over $2 billion on severance in recent years as the company undertakes a major restructuring driven by automation and changing industry demands.
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https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/accenture-layoffs-11000-jobs-cut-2-billion-severance-ai-shift-2798987-2025-10-07
Accenture layoffs: How much did IT consulting firm spend to reduce its workforce?
In fiscal 2024 and 2023, Accenture recorded business optimisation costs of $438 million and $1,063 million, respectively, primarily for employee severance, according to the company's annual report.
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