Accenture is promoting nearly 50,000 staff globally this June, including 15,000 in India. This move follows a delayed cycle due to reduced consulting demands. Additionally, Associate Managers and higher positions will see pay hikes ranging from 3% to 13%, their first in 2.5 years.
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