Accenture has announced sweeping layoffs in 2025, cutting 22,000 roles worldwide as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the business process outsourcing sector. The consulting giant is seeking savings of around £652 million ($1 billion) through what it calls 'talent rotation', a move that has left many families facing uncertainty and hardship.
Chief executive Julie Sweet has pledged to accelerate the shift towards generative AI, confirming that staff unable to retrain will be phased out on an expedited schedule. The decision reflects wider tremors across the industry as automation continues to redefine traditional roles.
