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Top Articles of 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, we want to share some of the top articles that our readers enjoyed. We deliver an array of content from Case Interview resources to corporate training topics. We want to say thank you to our readers for making 2022 an incredible year. We were able to help hundreds of…

Companies That are Actively Laying Off

Wondering which companies are laying off employees? The tech industry has been seeing a wave of layoffs, affecting well-known brands like Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix and Shopify. These layoffs are in response to worries about sluggish economic development, rising interest rates, and soaring inflation. So where should you not focus your recruiting efforts right now?…

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 own operational & strategic blunders and due to the impact of a higher interest rate environment - not much is known about the role of…

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 in interns from local universities. For anyone interested in climate/sustainability consulting, it is a great time to apply to BCG Singapore! Let’s explore further. BCG…

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 top boutiques - especially in the strategy and transformation space. What does this tell us about demand for consulting services and how that translates to…

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 in 2019. GameStop says it will not pay up, claiming that BCG is overpriced and not worth what the renowned consultancy is charging. GameStop plans…

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 the opening of an office in the country’s largest city. This isn’t BCG’s first involvement in the country – the firm’s presence in New Zealand…

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 deepen its capabilities. You can expect Bain to be hiring in the areas of analytics and procurement in those regions. What do these acquisitions mean…

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) and Houston, Texas (2021). Capgemini Expanding to Nashville with New Office From 2010-2020, the Music City recorded a 15% increase in population growth. Capgemini is…

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 acquired companies. These acquisitions have varied widely in terms of industry and geography. Accenture recently went on an acquisitions tear. In this article, we’ll discuss…