Accenture Defers Vacations, Accelerates Deals
Accenture is racing to lock in business before its fiscal year ends August 31, with CEO Julie Sweet asking employees to defer vacations and help close deals. The urgency comes after a weak Q3, when new bookings fell and Q4 guidance missed analyst expectations—sending the stock tumbling and pressuring leadership to prove the long-term story still holds. The stakes are clear: push hard now to reassure investors, but at what cost to morale and future growth? But here’s the catch: while Accenture is squeezing every last deal, it’s also lifting the dividend by 10% and doubling down on acquisitions…
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