Headcount fell 3% last year with firms axing jobs and moving staff as post-pandemic boom fades
New York judge dismisses six-year old legal action accusing consulting firm of conflicts of interest in bankruptcy cases
Court case to test the issue as move to more corporate structure raises another question: should the firm go public?
Janet Truncale’s alternative to failed spin-off of consulting arm is criticised for lacking detail
Tension between Beijing and Washington has increased scrutiny of western businesses operating there
Janet Truncale has told company’s 400,000 staff she wants to simplify operations instead
Big Four firm has carried out review of cost base and is also facing a drop in number of staff leaving
Profit warning in unscheduled trading update sent shares tumbling
Both Tories and Labour pledge to cut reliance on external firms
Government may look at regulation of Big Four firms, with year-long inquiry concluding they operate in ‘grey area’
Consulting firm aims to hire ‘hundreds’ of partners and staff to increase deal advisory work
Disruption is coming to bite the industry that made a cult of it
Disgruntlement rises over role of outside experts in running the kingdom
Big Four firm names new head after three-way race that included female candidates for first time
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemic
CEO projects share of sales will double as companies integrate technology into operations
McKinsey’s mid-year reviews are the latest attempt to increase ‘attrition’
The advisory firm expects to generate revenues of £137mn in its current financial year
The Messina Group is taking a 20% stake in Global Counsel
As clients get better at figuring out their own strategies, consultancies must get into the nitty gritty to add value
Offering complementary services can boost firms’ profits but can also erode client trust
New York-listed group points to ‘uncertain macro environment’
Revamp comes after Big Four firm decided against splitting up its audit and consulting businesses
Big Four firms will face a tough market this year as economy and election leave companies cautious
Janet Truncale lays groundwork for when she takes the reins at Big Four firm in July
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