The case for unlocking the power of disability inclusion Not only is it the right thing to do for humanity, but it’s also the smart thing to do for business. Fortune · Dec 1, 2023
How are companies strategizing with AI? Experts from Accenture, McKinsey, and BCG explain AI is still accelerating at a rapid pace, and for some companies, there's a fear of missing out. Fortune · Nov 22, 2023
FOMO, ‘when’ and ROI: CEOs are stressed about AI, and an army of experts are helping them decide where to place the right AI bets Here's how to understand the what, when, and why of spending dollars on AI. Fortune · Nov 21, 2023
NHS England gives key role in handling patient data to US spy tech firm Palantir Exclusive: Company that works with intelligence services wins £480m contract in joint bid with Accenture The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023
Getting to net zero will require more green products and green energy, Accenture says We're way off track to reach net zero by 2050. But opportunities good for both planet and business still exist. Fortune · Nov 16, 2023
Accenture is making a huge talent bet on AI—aiming to double headcount in that specialty to 80,000 employees In 2024, leading companies will start to look at scaled applications of generative AI, predicts Accenture's chief technology and innovation officer. Fortune · Nov 14, 2023
Businesses still in the slow lane for electric vehicles Almost one in three businesses have yet to add an electric car to their fleet and half say they will not make a full move until after 2030, a new study finds. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
Over 40% of woman workforce in manufacturing sector in India is from T.N. : Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan Tamil Nadu govt. has enhanced maternity leave to 12 months & free bus scheme for women. 42% of India's women workforce in manufacturing sector is from TN. Avtar & Seramount Social Excellence Awards & Male Ally Legacy Awards (MALA) given. 77% of companies in 2023 said diverse workforce positively impacted… The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
CEOs rank HR as the lowest priority for AI investment CEOs prioritize AI investments in customer service, supply chain, and manufacturing over HR. Fortune · Oct 26, 2023
Innovating our way to new models of leadership Today’s teams are fueled by embracing a diversity of thought from their employees. Fortune · Oct 17, 2023
CEOs urged to 'lean in' on cybersecurity An Accenture report that polled 68 Australian chief executives found just 19 per cent have dedicated board meetings to discuss cybersecurity issues. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Accenture CHRO shares 3 must-have skills for today's business leaders Top on the list? Compassion. Fortune · Oct 17, 2023
Everything you need to know about NHS England’s biggest ever IT contract What is the contract for? And why are there privacy concerns about the deal? The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2023
Top executives from Walmart, Accenture, Levi Strauss, and Etsy share how they’re investing in employee mental health Walmart, Accenture, Levi Strauss, and Etsy executives share how they address employee mental health. Fortune · Oct 11, 2023
Fortune · Oct 9, 2023 Can AI fix Wall Street’s ‘spaghetti code’ crisis? Microsoft and IBM are betting that it can The finance industry along with other companies and government agencies are still relying on Cobol code from the 1970s.
Fortune · Oct 6, 2023 Capturing AI benefits: How to balance risk and opportunity Business leaders know the potential benefits to AI, but they're also concerned about the negative effects, from the decline of trust in information to the potential impact on jobs, geopolitics, and even warfare.
Zenger · Sep 28, 2023 Microsoft’s AI Push: Collaborations And Bing Transformation Microsoft partners with Cloudflare, Meta, and Amadeus to advance AI capabilities and launch an AI-powered Bing chatbot.
Fortune · Sep 26, 2023 Accenture, Infosys are among companies using AI to vet applicants in job interviews Accenture, Infosys, and other companies are using an AI skills assessment platform to vet candidates for customer service roles.
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023 Financial Times returns to profit despite print circulation cut The FT said it had “work to do in relation to race” after a rise in senior ethnic minority employees quitting the firm and an increase in its ethnicity pay gap
Fortune · Sep 25, 2023 Generative AI could be Europe's shot at gaining a competitive edge against the U.S., Accenture's AI chief for Europe says Accenture's AI chief in Europe thinks the region is "facing things that we need to catch up on" such as productivity, which generative AI could help with.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.
Fortune · Sep 1, 2023 The chief A.I. officer of Accenture has big plans to upskill thousands of workers—and HR leaders should take note Lan Guan is executing the firm’s $3 billion A.I. investment—including doubling its staff to 80,000.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 31, 2023 Consultancy firm used ‘power maps’ of Australian officials to help win government contracts Accenture’s Peter Burns tells Senate the documents identifying key decision-makers and influence leaders have been used to tender for work
USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2023 LPGA to help offset player expenses at select tournaments with new five-year partnership Entry fees will also be lowered for Epson Tour events.
Fortune · Aug 16, 2023 Management consultants can make great CEOs—but they have to get their hands dirty first Some 47 Fortune 500 CEOs have spent time as management consultants but first took more junior roles.