October 15, 2015
Accenture Helps 12th Man Foundation Modernize Donor Loyalty Program and Further Engage Members
AUSTIN, Texas; Oct. 15, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped the 12th Man Foundation – an independent nonprofit organization that strives to continue Texas A&M’s athletic success by funding scholarships, programs, and facilities in support of championship athletics – develop a roadmap and a set of recommendations to sustain member loyalty.
August 10, 2015
Accenture Introduces a High Velocity Talent and HR Solution Designed for Fast, Simplified Implementations of SAP® SuccessFactors® HCM Suite
NEW YORK; August 10, 2015 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is launching a High Velocity Talent and HR solution for SAP® SuccessFactors® HCM Suite. High Velocity Talent and HR is a fully functional and ready-to-use preconfigured solution built on a foundation of Accenture’s global experience and leading practices on SAP SuccessFactors. It is designed for fast deployment with predictable results at a reduced cost, and high flexibility to be tailored to clients’ needs. High Velocity Talent and HR can generally be implemented in as little as three months, helping clients easily move processes into the cloud and accelerating time to value.
April 22, 2015
Innovation and Technology will Increase ROI with Workplace Training, Accenture and CCCE report shows
TORONTO; April 22, 2015 – Canadian companies must act to take greater advantage of new technologies to deliver better workplace education and training, and to drive competitiveness and productivity, according to a new report by Accenture in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).
November 10, 2014
Nearly Three-Quarters of U.S. Companies Expect Their Demand for Middle-Skills Jobs to Increase, Accenture Research Shows
NEW YORK; Nov.10, 2014 – Nearly three-quarters of U.S. companies (73 percent) expect an increase in their demand for “middle-skills” jobs – that generally require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree – over the next few years. At the same time, more than half (56 percent) of those surveyed are struggling to find people with the qualifications to fill existing middle-skills vacancies, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
October 13, 2014
Young People Inspired to Seek Digital Jobs but Worry They Will Need New Skills to be Successful
October 13, 2014; London, UK – Digital technology is creating new, more interesting job opportunities, according to an Accenture (NYSE: ACN) study, which surveyed 5,000+ UK residents from the age of 12+. However, the research found that student age respondents worry they may not be equipped with the relevant skills to make the most of those opportunities.
May 14, 2014
Skills Shortage Threatens Future Earnings and Growth Prospects of U.S. Manufacturers, According to a New Report from Accenture and The Manufacturing Institute
NEW YORK; May 14, 2014 – U.S. manufacturers may be losing up to 11 percent annually* of their earnings as a result of increased production costs stemming from a shortage of skilled workers, according to a new study from Accenture and The Manufacturing Institute.
May 07, 2014
Companies Risk Losing Top New Talent as 52 Percent of Recent Grads Not Receiving Training from Employers, Accenture Research Finds
NEW YORK; May 7, 2014 – The vast majority of students about to graduate from college this year (80 percent) expect their first employers to provide them with a formal training program, but 52 percent of those who graduated from college within the past two years say they did not receive training in their first job, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
February 27, 2014
Accenture Research Finds ‘Career Capital’ is Key to Success
NEW YORK; February 27, 2014 – New Accenture research reports that more than 89 percent of female professionals around the globe and a similar number of male respondents believe building their “career capital” – those differentiated skills that define and advance their careers – is key to success in the workplace. The research, based on a survey of 4,100 male and female professionals in 32 countries, also found that professionals welcome change and are confident of their ability to succeed in the workplace.
November 11, 2013
Accenture to Improve Effectiveness and Efficiency of Recruiting for NXP Semiconductors Through Analytics, Gamification and Social Media Techniques
NEW YORK; Nov. 11, 2013 – NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) has selected Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to manage and accelerate NXP's recruitment process through the use of analytics, gamification and social media techniques. The work will provide NXP with faster access to the right candidates and the ability to hire them more quickly – a formidable challenge in the highly specialized semiconductor industry. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.
October 24, 2013
Accenture Recognized on Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies List for 11th Consecutive Year
NEW YORK; October 24, 2013 – For the 11th consecutive year, Accenture has been named to Working Mother’s Best Companies list. The list recognizes companies that offer family-friendly benefits as part of a flexible workplace.
