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Scottish businesses are exhibiting greater confidence in their growth over the next year, compared to the European average, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook. This optimism, despite a decline from +35% in February to +22% currently, surpasses the European level o

David Caskie and Stuart Chalmers have been appointed joint managing directors to lead Accenture in Scotland and drive forward the firm's plans to grow its presence in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Mr Caskie and Mr Chalmers will be taking over from Michelle Hawkins, who is moving to a new global role w

Scottish business confidence has fallen to a record low in June, but remains stronger than Europe, according to the latest Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook. Whilst the findings come amid global economic uncertainty, a net balance of +17% more private sector firms forecast their ac

The rising cost of living is having a detrimental impact on savings across Scotland, according to a new report by Accenture. The survey of 184 adults in Scotland found that almost two-thirds of respondents (65%) said the rising cost of living had impacted their ability to save money, while over a th

Professional services firm Accenture has announced plans to boost its UK workforce by 3,000 new roles over the next three years. Edinburgh and Glasgow feature strongly in Accenture’s plans to boost its UK workforce, with further plans to boost its workforce in Newcastle, Manchester a

Demand for tech professionals in Scotland increased by 25% in six months – far exceeding the pace of the 10% rise seen in the rest of the UK – according to the latest UK Tech Talent Tracker from professional services company Accenture. It is the first time the tech job market has gr

More than one in five Scottish financial sector employees back fully remote working, according to new research by Accenture.

Scottish-based companies have prioritised investing in digital technology in ways that boost their credentials as responsible businesses, according to the new CBI and Accenture Tech Tracker Survey. The survey shows that firms operating in Scotland have focussed technology investments on bu

Digital banks operating within Britain are on track to treble their customers in the next year.