Comparing the 2026 layoffs at HSBC (20,000 jobs) and Accenture (11,000 jobs). HSBC cut more people and a larger share of its workforce.
| HSBC | Accenture | |
|---|---|---|
| People Cut | 20,000 | 11,000 |
| % of Workforce | 9.5% | 1.5% |
| Total Workforce | 210,000 | 750,000 |
| Date | ||
| Category | AI-DRIVEN | AI-DRIVEN |
| Industry | Finance & Banking | Tech |
| Reason | 10% cut, AI-driven. | AI-focused restructuring programme. |