Accenture, a leading global IT services company, has laid off more than 11,000 employees over a span of three months. According to the company, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and declining demand in the corporate sector are the primary reasons behind these layoffs.
Accenture stated that the job cuts are part of a restructuring program estimated at $865 million.
CEO Julie Sweet told analysts that the company is letting people go on a timeline where reskilling is not a viable path for the roles or skills they currently possess. She further stated that the company is quickly aligning its workforce with clients’ demand for AI-driven solutions—indicating that more layoffs could occur in the coming months for employees who cannot be upskilled.
According to reports, Accenture’s global headcount stood at 779,000—down from 791,000 just three months earlier.
The current round of layoffs began earlier this year and is expected to continue through November 2025. This restructuring, according to the company, will help save over $1 billion.
At the same time, Accenture is investing in upskilling its employees. The company has started training its workforce in agentic artificial intelligence, which enables the automation of complex tasks. This training is considered essential to meet client expectations, as businesses across the globe race to reinvent themselves using AI.
Despite the layoffs, Accenture reported a 7% year-on-year revenue increase, reaching $17.6 billion in the June–August quarter of fiscal 2025.
Julie Sweet emphasized that their goal is to ensure Accenture becomes the partner of choice for clients looking to reinvent and lead with AI.