Category: Consulting News

Sources: Bain Involved in Today’s Meta Layoffs

Meta announced sweeping layoffs on November 9, 2022 impacting 11,000 employees (13% of its workforce). While much has been written about the company's recent struggles - both due to its…

What BCG’s New Singapore Sustainability Hub Means

Along with unprecedented hiring this year, on March 30, BCG launched a “climate and sustainability” hub in Singapore. That means the firm will be hiring sustainability specialists and also bringing…

Oliver Wyman Revenue Growth Foreshadows a Hot Labor Market

Oliver Wyman’s revenue was $2.5 billion in 2021, a marked increase of 21%. The firm’s top-line growth mirrors that of many of the top consulting firms - including MBB and…

GameStop Sued by BCG Over Unpaid Fees

GameStop Sued by BCG Over Unpaid Fees

BCG recently filed a federal lawsuit against GameStop, the meme stock darling and video game retailer. BCG claims GameStop owes the firm around $30M in unpaid fees for work begun…

BCG Launches New Office in Auckland, New Zealand

BCG is bringing a new office to Auckland, New Zealand. Historically, New Zealand has not been a large consulting market, but BCG is acting on opportunity it sees there with…

Bain Acquisitions in Brazil and APAC Bolster Analytics and Procurement Capabilities

Bain & Company has kicked off 2022 with two international acquisitions: Asia-Pacific-based ArcBlue (procurement advisory) and Brazil-based Spike SpA (advanced analytics). This shows where Bain is choosing to invest and…

Capgemini Bringing 1,000 Jobs to Nashville

Capgemini will launch a new delivery center in Nashville, adding 1,000 jobs to the area. The new office complements Capgemini’s other recent U.S. office openings in Columbia, South Carolina (2020)…

Accenture Goes on Acquisitions Spree

Accenture acquisitions have been fast and furious in the last couple years. The Accenture news cycle has been filled with updates on potential M&A, actual M&A, and progress on implementing…

AlixPartners Acquires Galt and Company to Form New Strategy Division

AlixPartners, the international business advisory firm, is expanding its service offerings by acquiring Galt and Company. AlixPartners has traditionally focused on work along the lines of corporate turnarounds, bankruptcy assignments,…

CMA Strategy Consulting Acquired by EY-Parthenon

EY-Parthenon bought Boston-based CMA Strategy Consulting in a move to improve its strategy and transactions-focused offerings in the digital infrastructure and TMT consulting space. This move will help EY-Parthenon continue…

Bain Expands “Bain Academy” with New Women Executive Program

Bain is rolling out a new 3-month program for female managers, starting in Asia, to help develop the next generation of women leaders. One goal of the program is to…

PwC Australia Revamps Compensation Structure Amidst Talent Shortage

PwC Australia has launched a new initiative to retain top talent in the middle of a national talent shortage. Named “Total Reward Strategy,” the system makes 80% of staff eligible…