Accenture, one of the world’s largest professional services firms, has confirmed the layoff of more than 11,000 employees in the past three months as it undergoes a significant global restructuring. The company has spent more than $2 billion on "business optimisation," with a substantial portion allocated to severance costs over the last three years. This wave of reductions is part of a broader realignment to address changing industry needs, increased automation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI).

According to Accenture’s latest disclosures, the company’s global headcount had dropped to 7,79,000 by the end of August 2025, down from 791,000 three months earlier. Severance and related costs reached $615 million in the last quarter, with an additional $250 million expected

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