Accentures announcement came along with its second quarter results where its revenue stood at $12.1 billion, an increase of 8% in US dollars. The companys new bookings were at $16 billion, a 13 percent increase from the same period, last year. Accenture now expects its full year revenue to grow between 6.5 percent and 8.5 percent in local currency, a jump from the companys previous guidance of 4 percent to 6 percent.
This bonus recognises the exceptional contributions and dedication of all Accenture people to its clients during this challenging year, said the company in a statement today.
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Earlier this month, consulting firm PwC had also announced a similar one-time bonus for all its employees in India. PwCs bonus would be equal to two weeks pay.
The rewards for employees come in as with the move to digital during the COVID-19 pandemic, tech giants across the world have benefited with the increased revenue.
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