Accenture Just Fired 11,000

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Accenture's decision to cut over 11,000 jobs in just three months is a stark reminder of how quickly the AI wave is reshaping the corporate world. The company isn't sugarcoating it either—this is part of an $865 million restructuring, and the message is clear: adapt or move on. What's particularly striking is that while they're letting people go who can't be retrained for AI-focused roles, they're simultaneously planning to upskill 70,000 employees and keep hiring for positions that align with their AI strategy. It's not a full-scale downsizing so much as a massive pivot, where the company is betting big on AI and needs a workforce that can keep pace.

This puts a spotlight on something uncomfortable but increasingly real: adaptability isn't just a nice-to-have anymore—it's becoming the price of entry. Accenture is making retraining and capability building the heart of its strategy, which sounds forward-thinking, but it also raises questions about who gets left behind in these transitions. Not everyone has the same access to reskilling opportunities or the same ability to quickly shift into emerging tech roles. It's a tough situation all around, and it'll be interesting to see whether other companies follow this model or find ways to manage the AI transition without such sharp cuts.