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The latest news in the consulting industry in the UK. An overview of consulting news, research and firm updates.

An approach for implementing and embedding HR analytics The interest in HR analytics is growing. Directors expect their HR teams to anticipate developments in the HR field and advise on future HR policy.
13 September 2017
Expansion effort sees Brickendon open new offices in Poland and US Brickendon, a consultancy originating from Britain, has doubled its international office footprint with the opening of two new hubs, in Warsaw, Poland and Raleigh, US.
13 September 2017
Six key aspects executives should consider for GDPR compliance In May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect.
13 September 2017
Lucy Blanchard new marketing manager of Curzon & Company Curzon & Company has appointed Lucy Blanchard as the firm’s new marketing manager.
13 September 2017
US consulting firm leaders confident about consultancy growth outlook Despite an increasingly uncertain economic and geopolitical outlook in the country, the US consulting market remains extremely confident.
12 September 2017
Graduate employer scheme median pay at £30,000 for 2017 The latest graduate intake of the UK's top 100 employers will earn a median of £30,000 annually.
12 September 2017
Bain & Company and EY advise Advent on Williams Lea Tag deal Advent International has acquired Williams Lea Tag, a global professional services player specialising in marketing supply chain services.
12 September 2017
Big Four firms increasingly tapped for Initial Coin Offerings After a fork in Bitcoin recently led to the creation of Bitcoin Cash, a separate cryptocurrency, clients of the world's four largest professional services firms are expanding their inter
12 September 2017
Reducing the risk of fraud by employees with gambling habits Corporate fraud has been on the rise in recent years, with staff addicted to gambling accounting for a notable part of the group of frauders.
12 September 2017
Carlo Gagliardi leaves PwC Strategy& to join PA's digital business The head of Strategy&’s UK digital team, Carlo Gagliardi, has left the firm to join rival PA Consulting Group in London.
12 September 2017
Why strategy and management consulting are so popular among graduates Strategy and management consulting remains the preferred destination of choice for graduates, according to new data.
11 September 2017
The globe's most attractive developing countries for retail India and China are the most attractive developing markets for retail development, according to the 2017 Global Retail Development Index.
11 September 2017
Implementing digital transformation requires C-level ownership While digital transformations are often seen as a task for the IT department, the importance of top executive involvement in these transformations, by actively engaging and owning their responsibilit
11 September 2017
Accenture and CGI buy technology consulting firms in North America Accenture and CGI have each completed an acquisition in North America.
11 September 2017
PA Consulting partners with Stockholm Fintech Hub for innovation UK-based PA Consulting Group (PA) and Stockholm Fintech Hub have joined forces to support FinTechs, banks, regulators and investors in the Swedish Financial Services sector.
11 September 2017
Former PwC M&A partner Steven Einstein joins Equiteq in New York Equiteq has hired former PwC partner Steven Einstein as Vice Chairman.
11 September 2017
Chinese pump billions into London real estate market despite Brexit As London looks to make the best of post-Brexit life, recent figures show that Chinese are investing heavily in the London real estate market.
08 September 2017
Oliver Wyman supports roll-out of 'We l.o.v.e. Europe' pilot project As businesses across the EU continue to come to terms with the UK’s shock decision to leave the economic alliance, Oliver Wyman have supported the roll out of ‘We l.o.v.e Europe’ pilot project.
08 September 2017
Deloitte premier partner of Singularity University Global Summit Big Four consulting firm Deloitte has joined forces with Singularity University to deliver the second Singularity University Global Summit.
08 September 2017
UGI expands European energy presence with acquisition of DVEP US headquartered energy firm has added DVEP, a fast growing energy services supplier from the Netherlands, to its European portfolio. Around 70 employees transfer to the American outfit.
08 September 2017
Mark Elkins joins McKinsey & Company as a Partner in London McKinsey & Company have pried Coca-Cola’s Vice-President of Digital Sales away from the soft drinks giant to become a Partner at the firm’s London office.
08 September 2017
Employees in professional services critical of business development teams According to their own employees, professional services firms are failing when it comes to business development, when compared to other industries.
07 September 2017
Mid-market economy of Yorkshire adds 13,800 jobs as profits grow Mid-market businesses in Yorkshire have enjoyed a positive few years since 2014, with turnover up by 4%, profitability increasing by 1.3%.
07 September 2017
De-risking sees European pension assets move to bonds from equities De-risking has seen European pension investment shift dramatically from equities into bonds and alternative assets according to research by Mercer.
07 September 2017
Former CEO of KPMG Sweden joins A&M in the Nordics As the playing field continues to level due to new, tighter audit rotation rules, Alvarez & Marsal have confirmed another capture of senior talent from a Big Four consulting firm.
07 September 2017
Accenture's corporate website scoops seven Stevie awards Accenture have been highlighted for the standout performance of their website during the prestigious Stevie Awards.
07 September 2017
Cornerstone Research adds two principals to its London team Cornerstone Research has added two principals to its team in London: Luis Agosti and Ruxandra Ciupagea. Both advisors join from Compass Lexecon.
07 September 2017
French arm of strategy consultancy OC&C joins Parthenon-EY Two weeks after OC&C Strategy Consultants acknowledged the loss of a "senior French team" to Parthenon-EY, in a deal which remained shrouded in secrecy, EY have taken away all ambiguity.
06 September 2017
Big Four and Capgemini dominate best FinTech and InsurTech reports FinTech and InsurTech are causing massive disruption among their relevant sectors, as agile new start-ups utilise new technology to challenge long-term market incumbents.
06 September 2017
Businesses lack skill when sourcing HR talent, study finds A recent survey of Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) across the globe has found that business acumen is the most lacking skill when looking for top level HR talent.
06 September 2017
Yorkshire based leadership consultancy receives six figure investment Leadership and governance solutions firm Real World Group has received a six figure investment from one of Yorkshire’s most prolific entrepreneurs.
06 September 2017
How going frameless from agile models can boost organisation agility Changing consumer behaviour and disruptive technologies are changing the game and levelling the playing field across multiple industries.
06 September 2017

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