IT  Consultancy expands overseas

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IT Consultancy expands overseas

Business and IT consultancy Waterstons has revealed plans to open a new base in Sydney.

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Where do you want to work in the management consulting industry?

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Where do you want to work in the management consulting industry?

If you work in finance, you might think you want to leave and work in management consulting. However, the consulting profession has undergone some marked shifts in the competitive landscape in the past decade, and if you’re going to be a consultant you need to make your choice carefully

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A healthy work-life balance is essential for a productive employee.

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A healthy work-life balance is essential for a productive employee.

Creating a balance between one's work and personal life is crucial for an employee's health. A lack of balance can lead to major job burnout, which more than half of US employees suffer from, according to a recent University of Phoenix report.

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Business change consultancy secures four new projects

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Business change consultancy secures four new projects

Birmingham-based consultancy, Entec Si, is celebrating four major project wins, spanning the country and cementing its reputation as a leading business change consultancy.

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New £2.5m Deal To Shape British Military Recruitment

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New £2.5m Deal To Shape British Military Recruitment

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a seven-month deal with consultancy firm Deloitte to help shape the development of a new recruiting programme for the Armed Forces.

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Brexit and IT projects drive £267m temp staff and consultancy spending hike

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Brexit and IT projects drive £267m temp staff and consultancy spending hike

Extra staff drafted in as departments feel the strain of Brexit preparations and major tech projects Government spending on consultants and temporary staff rose by nearly 20% last year to hit £1.8bn, as departments drafted in outside help for Brexit preparations and IT projects.

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TfGM launches £88m consultancy framework

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TfGM launches £88m consultancy framework

Transport for Greater Manchester has fired the starting gun on an £88m consultancy framework covering disciplines including civil engineering, street design, project management, and sustainability.

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US tech consultancy recruits senior Manchester team

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US tech consultancy recruits senior Manchester team

Slalom, which earlier this year announced plans to employ more than 200 people in its Manchester office, has recruited some of its senior team.

The Seattle-based consultancy company focuses on strategy, technology and business transformation, working with the likes of AWS, Google and Salesforce.

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Bristol Financial Services Consultancy Launches Volunteering leave

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Bristol Financial Services Consultancy Launches Volunteering leave

A Bristol-based pension advisory firm has introduced a volunteering leave scheme to allow employees time away from work to contribute to the local community.

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Singapore consultancy drafts in unions to train 630 staff in digital construction

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Singapore consultancy drafts in unions to train 630 staff in digital construction

Singapore-headquartered infrastructure consultancy Surbana Jurong has signed an agreement with unions to create a digital phalanx of 630 staff through intensive training in digital construction techniques.

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McKinsey Ranked #1 Consulting Firm in North America

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McKinsey Ranked #1 Consulting Firm in North America

In its 2020 Consulting 50, McKinsey ranked as the top consulting firm to work for in North America according to Vault.com.

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Consulting Is Dead. Long Live Consulting.

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Consulting Is Dead. Long Live Consulting.

It has taken a while, but consultants have finally begun to catch up to the idea that, in the 21st century, business success is not a question of ruthless efficiency driving, but of unleashing human brilliance to inspire innovation. This has led to some interesting developments in the industry.

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Accenture Acquires Parker Fitzgerald

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Accenture Acquires Parker Fitzgerald

Accenture has acquired Parker Fitzgerald, a strategic advisor and consulting partner to leading global financial institutions, further enhancing the business and technology capabilities within its Finance and Risk practice. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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KPMG launches technology innovation hub in Manchester

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KPMG launches technology innovation hub in Manchester

Business advisory firm KPMG has completed a major investment in Manchester after launching a national technology innovation hub in the city.

KPMG’s UK Solutions & Digital practice provides core technology and managed services to support the digital transformation of clients.

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Accenture launches Big Data consulting firm Analytics8

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Accenture launches Big Data consulting firm Analytics8

Accenture continues to follow through with its $1.5 billion acquisition strategy for 2019, buying up Australian big data and analytics consultancy Analytics8 for an undisclosed sum.

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Deloitte and Splunk Provide Automated Security Monitoring and Response Capabilities to Organizations Worldwide

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Deloitte and Splunk Provide Automated Security Monitoring and Response Capabilities to Organizations Worldwide

Recognizing how valuable time is in responding to cyber threats, Deloitte's cyber practice and Splunk Inc. (SPLK) today announced that together they are providing automated security monitoring and response capabilities to help drive greater consistency and higher fidelity into security workflows and outputs for organizations worldwide.

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Consultancy firm sweeps the board in awards ceremony

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Consultancy firm sweeps the board in awards ceremony

A COMPANY of consultants based at Broughton Hall, Skipton, is celebrating after winning three categories in the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) regional awards.

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The When and Why of Management Consulting

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The When and Why of Management Consulting

Many leadership teams are reluctant to partner with consulting firms.

It can be challenging to accept that inviting in a partner is not a shameful thing to do. Rather, you're investing in a fresh perspective. However, the first thought is always, “How can we figure this out ourselves?”

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NHS to get world-class perimeter security service from Accenture

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NHS to get world-class perimeter security service from Accenture

NHS trusts and hospitals will soon receive world-class perimeter security services to prevent cyber attacks, thanks to a new contract signed between NHS Digital and Accenture .

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PH, China to sign management consultancy loan for Manila-Bicol railway

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PH, China to sign management consultancy loan for Manila-Bicol railway

The Philippine and Chinese governments will sign the loan agreement covering project management consultancy for the railway project that will run between Manila and Bicol during President Rodrigo Duterte’s visit to China later this month,

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