"Accenture beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates and unveiled a six‑month, $865 million restructuring to realign its workforce and operations for rising demand in digital and AI services. The restructuring program highlights the broader trend of companies adapting their workforce and operations to meet growing demand for digital and AI services, while using restructuring to cut costs and funnel savings into training and operational efficiency."
"Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 one-time fee for H-1B visas, part of his immigration crackdown, a move that has raised concerns about higher labor costs and limited access to skilled workers, especially for IT and consulting firms such as Accenture. Accenture secured approval for 1,568 H-1B visa beneficiaries in the first half of the year, U.S. immigration data shows, placing it among the top 25 U.S. employers using the program."
"Accenture's restructuring signals strong demand and includes plans to expand its workforce in 2026, CFRA analyst Brooks Idlet said. "Accenture has a strong reskilling operation internally," Idlet added, noting the company is focusing resources on higher‑demand areas. Accenture said it is continuing to hire while rolling out a new talent strategy that emphasizes upskilling, phasing out roles with nonviable skills, and using AI to improve productivity."
Accenture beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates and announced a six-month, $865 million restructuring to realign its workforce and operations for rising digital and AI demand. The program includes severance, selected divestitures, and plans to redirect savings toward staff training and operational efficiency. The company expects about $250 million in charges in the November quarter, adding to $615 million already recorded. The plan emphasizes upskilling, phasing out roles with nonviable skills, continued hiring, and use of AI to improve productivity. Accenture secured 1,568 H-1B approvals in the first half of the year, and only about 5% of U.S. employees are on such visas. Federal contract delays and cancellations, representing 8% of revenue in 2024, trimmed growth by roughly 20%.
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