Accenture Acquires Leadership and Talent Consultancy Cirrus to Support C-Suite Transformations
LONDON; Mar. 1, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Cirrus, a UK headquartered leadership and talent consultancy. Cirrus joins Accenture’s Talent & Organization / Human Potential team and strengthens its development and coaching capabilities for leaders seeking business transformation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
March 01, 2021
Accenture Helping Siemens Gamesa Transform and Enhance Its HR Operations
BILBAO, Spain and NEW YORK; Oct. 28, 2020 ‒ Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is helping Siemens Gamesa, a global leader in renewable energy, develop and implement a cloud-based state-of-the-art human resources (HR) solution to streamline its HR operations, reduce operating costs and improve the employee experience.
October 28, 2020
Rapid Adoption of Extended Reality Creates Urgent Need for Responsible Design and Deployment of Immersive Technologies, According to Accenture Report
NEW YORK; May 15, 2019 – Despite its potential to provide tremendous economic and social benefits, extended reality (XR) carries new physical, mental and social risks that require business leaders to proactively design, build and deploy XR tools and business models responsibly from the start, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
May 15, 2019
Accenture Hires 1,700 People in the UK
LONDON, Aug. 3 2017 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will have hired approximately 1,700 people into its UK workforce during its FY17 fiscal year, which ends on August 31, 2017. The roles cover a broad spectrum of skills and offer opportunities to a range of candidates from experienced executives to apprentices and graduates.
August 03, 2017
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.
October 15, 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.
August 10, 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).
April 22, 2015
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).
November 10, 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.
October 13, 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 14, 2014