Australia’s Qantas to axe 850 jobs in offshoring deal with Accenture
Qantas is the latest to offshore workers in a bid to cut costs and improve efficiency
Qantas, Australia's flag carrier airline, announced on Tuesday (Nov 10) that it will cut 850 jobs in Australia and outsource corporate functions to consulting firm Accenture. This move aims to cut costs and improve efficiency, as the airline adapts to the increased use of artificial intelligence in the industry. The first phase of the cuts will affect finance, procurement, human resources, and marketing staff.
Some roles will be shifted to Accenture and performed by teams based mostly in India. Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson stated that the job cuts will occur "over the coming years," with the first round happening by mid-2027. "Today we're announcing a new multi-year partnership with Accenture and changes that will affect parts of our corporate functions," said Hudson.
"I know this is hard news for some, and I'm sorry for the uncertainty it brings." The cuts affect around 3% of Qantas' Australian workforce of 28,000.
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