Accenture job cuts: Company lays off thousands that can't be AI trained; what CEO said
Accenture has reportedly laid off thousands globally, citing employees' inability to retrain for AI roles. Despite these cuts, the company plans to expand its headcount next fiscal year, aggressively building AI capabilities and training over 550,000 staff. CEO Julie Sweet confirmed 'exiting' non-AI-aligned talent, reflecting a broader tech industry trend where adapting to AI is crucial for professional relevance.
Accenture has reportedly laid off thousands globally, citing employees' inability to retrain for AI roles. Despite these cuts, the company plans to expand its headcount next fiscal year, aggressively building AI capabilities and training over 550,000 staff. CEO Julie Sweet confirmed 'exiting' non-AI-aligned talent, reflecting a broader tech industry trend where adapting to AI is crucial for professional relevance.
