Category: Consulting News

Bain Office to Open in Austin

Bain & Company is opening a third Texas office in the burgeoning tech hub of Austin. In fact, the office has already been operating virtually, but will be opening its physical doors in 2021. This will complete the firm’s 3-legged Texas stool – Dallas, Houston, and now, Austin. Austin is, of course, one of the…

“5G Economy” to Boost US Job Growth in Next 10 Years

5G is all the rage on news and media sites today – but what will 5G’s impact be on the economy and US job growth? And how will 5G affect consulting firms? Let’s dive into a report recently published by BCG attempting to detail this impact. BCG Report Shows that 5G Networks Could Create 4.5M…

McKinsey Bolsters Climate Change Capabilities with Acquisitions

In an effort to aid clients in combating climate change, McKinsey is investing in sustainability initiatives. This is evidenced by the firm’s recent acquisitions of Vivid Economics and Planetrics. McKinsey’s acquisitions signify a trend in consulting toward green, sustainability-focused investments. We expect to see this trend accelerate over the next decades. Let’s dig into some…

McKinsey Hiring Record Number of MBA Students in 2021

McKinsey hiring is on the upswing again. The firm has its eyes set on hiring MBA students for full-time roles in larger numbers than ever before. The pandemic, which initially set off panic regarding a global recession, is likely to subside in 2021. But it has forced changes in how people work and accelerated the…

Booz Allen Hamilton Goes on Hiring Spree

Booz Allen Hamilton, the storied technology and government consulting firm, announced plans to add 1,000 positions in the next year. This continues a trend of headcount expansion begun in 2020. While many firms slowed or froze hiring in the face of Covid-19, Booz Allen Hamilton went into growth mode. What does this mean for you?…

McKinsey Announces Earliest Application Deadlines Ever

McKinsey recently announced its earliest undergraduate application deadlines ever (and BCG and Bain quickly followed suit). For full-time BA (Business Analyst) roles and internships, the first deadline is July 19th, while the second deadline is September 16th. McKinsey will prioritize applications for full-time roles for this first application deadline. This first deadline will sneak up…

Bain Names Julie Coffman As First Ever Chief Diversity Officer

In February, it was announced that Julie Coffman, a partner in Bain Chicago, has been appointed Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). Julie Coffman currently serves as the global head of Bain’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practice. The DEI practice partners with its clients to design and implement their own DEI strategies and efforts. As a…

PwC To Lead Australia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

The Australian government has enlisted the help of PwC to lead the nationwide rollout of its Covid-19 vaccine. The goal is to vaccinate half of the adult population by June. The rest of the adult population to be vaccinated by the end of the year. PWC’s expertise in large scale project implementation and Accenture’s deep…

The ROI Of A Space Mission

2020 has marked one of the most ambitious years to date for space exploration, showing serious participation from more countries than ever before. Yet, institutions must still manage budgets while pursuing these lofty goals. This leaves us to ask: how do companies balance the weight of a considerable launch cost, and what can nations expect…

CVS Hires A New CEO

Amidst the ongoing pandemic, pharma major CVS has announced a major leadership change. Karen Lynch will replace veteran Larry Merlo as the new CEO. Merlo had helmed the company for close to a decade (since 2011). Lynch joined CVS when the firm acquired health insurer Aetna for $69B in 2018, previously serving as president of…