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- Accenture plc announced in 2025 a nearly 22,000-job reduction as part of a business-optimization program to save over $1 billion.
- Despite the layoffs, the company is selectively hiring in AI and technology roles.
- In Q1 FY2026, Accenture added over 4,000 jobs and aims for 80,000 AI and data professionals.
- Revenue rose 6% to $18.7 billion, with $2.2 billion from AI work, and Accenture emphasized retraining and AI deployment.
