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Accenture Is Delaying New-Hire Starts on Top of Job Cuts
The professional-services giant is slowing hiring of recent graduates after slashing 19,000 jobs.
An Accenture pop-up store at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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Accenture Plc is delaying start dates for some recent hires as it looks to recalibrate its massive workforce for a more cost-conscious environment.
“In some cases, for example for some recent graduates, we are adjusting start dates based on the needs of our clients and business,” Accenture spokeswoman Rachel Frey said by email Thursday, declining to provide further details.