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This week we launch our new report: How generative AI can power Ireland's reinvention. This report is filled with specific insights related to the Irish market and how #GenAI can fuel Ireland's transformation--for organisations, the economy, and people. Find out how Ireland can harness #GenerativeAI's potential here: https://accntu.re/4grRlkr [Asset description: 4 page carousel, all with black backgrounds. Page 1: Title "Generating growth" sits above subheader "How generative AI can power Ireland's reinvention", overlaid on a purple pointillism-style shamrock. Page 2: The shamrock spills into this page. Text reads "For organisations: €22bn in total annual savings across all industries if potential productivity gains are achieved." Page 3: Atop a background of purple pointillism-style leaves, text reads: "For the economy: 50% increase in Ireland's long-term growth rate over the next 15 years." Page 4: The leafy background continues into the background. Text reads: "For people: 7 in 10 people in Ireland could have 33% of their working hours enabled by the technology, either through automation or augmentation."]

How can AI enhance socio-economic diversity in Financial Services? We recently hosted an Executive Roundtable with Progress Together in our London office, bringing together key leaders in Financial Services, AI, and Human Resources. Our goal? To explore how AI can create transformational opportunities to advance socio-economic diversity within the Financial Services sector. Some of our key takeaways: · Direct and indirect impacts of AI: there is a growing number of examples and use cases showing how AI is impacting productivity improvements, #accessibility and employer/employee experience · Opportunities and risks: #AI can revolutionise processes across key moments of the employee journey, but it also poses risks like deepening socio-economic disparities and bias · Mitigation actions: Establishing clear accountability and ensuring diverse representation in AI model development will be crucial steps A big thank you to our participants, who shared their insights and engaged in this exciting conversation! Our findings will contribute to a forthcoming research paper, set to launch in March, offering practical, actionable guidance for the #FinancialServices industry on responsibly embracing the next wave of innovation. For more information about how Generative AI in particular can power the UK's reinvention across sectors, click here: https://accntu.re/4f6hB2N #DiversityAndInclusion [Asset description: 3 page carousel of images from the roundtable. Image 1: two tables are filled with people seated engaging in conversation, with notebooks, mugs and sticky notes across the tables. Image 2: A speaker presents in front of a digital screen which reads: "We will discuss AI impact across four key moments in the employee journey", with a diagram beneath. Image 3 - Three tables are full of people having discussion across the room. One person is leading, standing next to a board full of sticky notes.]

'Your people will lead you to the value in your organisation.' 🏃➡️ This week we held another event at The Dock as part of our Gen AI Leadership Series. These events aim to share new insights on how #GenAI is evolving, discuss practical learnings from the front-line and share perspectives on how this area will evolve in the months ahead. A great discussion from our speakers Denis Hannigan, Noelle Doody, Audrey O'Mahony, who shared the above quote, Joe Hildebrand and a special thank you to Adrian Cronin FCMA from Gas Networks Ireland. [Asset description: 4 page carousel. Image one shows Noelle Doody presenting in front of a digitised screen showing a pointillism-style purple flower. Image 2 shows Audrey O'Mahony moderating discussion between Adrian Cronin, Joe Hildebrand and Denis Hannigan in front of a digital screen with title 'Navigating Today, Empowering Tomorrow'. Image 3 shows Hilary O'Meara addressing the audience in front of a dark purple background. Image 4 shows Adrian Cronin, Audrey O'Mahony, Denis Hannigan, Noelle Doody, Hilary O'Meara and Joe Hildebrand in front of a digital screen, all smiling to camera.]

Our inclusive culture and accessible workplace support persons with disabilities and enable all our people to innovate together. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities—and every day—we are committed to advancing disability inclusion. Learn more: https://accntu.re/3B6AzIN #IDPWD #DisabilityInclusion [Video description: Video begins with a purple silhouette of a person against a black background. The purple silhouette multiplies into 5 silhouettes standing next to a single blue one. The copy reads “1 in 6 people worldwide has a disability. That’s more than a billion people.” We then see a blue circle over a purple circle with a stat inside. It reads “60 percent of people with disabilities feel excluded in the workplace.” The 60 percent stat dissolves into blue dots that represent 60 percent. The copy reads “Accenture is committed to making disability inclusion a top priority.” The next slide shows purple and white text on a black background. The copy reads “In 2024, we achieved a top score on the Disability Equality Index in all 8 participating countries: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, The United States.” The next frame shows a world globe with blue dots glowing around it. The copy reads “45 accessibility centers around the globe, 143,000 allies, and 29 countries with disability-focused networks…we’re committed to foster a culture that is free from bias, where all our people can belong and thrive.” The frame fades to black with a purple Accenture logo in the center of the frame.]

We're recruiting for our 2025/2026 UK Apprenticeship Programme! Hear more about what life as an Accenture Apprentice has to offer – from working in our Newcastle office's cutting edge Advanced Technology Center to tips from Accenture leaders on how to build your own personal brand – our Accenture Live recap has everything you need to make your application stand out: https://accntu.re/4iiqSrA 🌟Interested? Apply today and take that next step towards a successful career: https://accntu.re/4iiqUjc #AccentureCareers [Video description: Three colleagues discussing apprenticeships in front of a purple background.]

11 trailblazing women from, or with links to, the #Munster region, have been selected as subjects of Accenture’s Women On Walls at University College Cork (UCC) 🙌 A group of pioneering women – visionaries and champions who have contributed to the betterment of society – will feature in a new portrait series at UCC. Today, an open call to artists has been announced to bring their stories to life through art. Find out more: https://accntu.re/4eNqJsX Business to Arts [Image description: Collage featuring title '#WomenOnWalls' surrounded by the 11 images of women: Brigid Carmody, Caitríona Twomey, Dr. Patricia Sheahan, Dr. Myra Cullinane, Dr. Evelyn Grant, Dola Twomey, Edna O'Brien, Dr. Naomi Masheti, Joanne O'Riordan, Honora 'Nano' Nagle and Mary Crilly.]

This week has seen lots of activity at The Dock, Dublin--including a deep dive into this year's #AccentureLifeTrends. Huge thanks to everyone who attended, and in particular our amazing speakers. Some of our key takeaways: ⚖️ People are rebalancing key behaviours, shifting their priorities and figuring out how to meet their own needs in a technology-dominated world. 🤝 Important evolutions in online interactions, parenting, work, life goals and how people choose to spend their time are already happening, and will affect businesses and brands. 🤖 New technologies including Gen AI have a role to play--but exactly what shape that role should take is hotly debated. Understand the shifts, the challenges and the solutions - read Life Trends now: https://accntu.re/40YH8HQ [Asset description: 3 photographs from the event. Image 1: Sarah-Jane Lowes, Emma Sharkey, Hilary O'Meara, Mark Curtis, Jess Majekodunmi, Graham Nolan and Emer Fitzgerald stand smiling to camera in front of digital signage displaying Accenture Life Trends imagery. Image 2: Emer Fitzgerald presents on stage. Image 3: Hilary O'Meara and Mark Curtis smile to camera in front of stage set up.]

This October, we celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth — honouring the stories, achievements, and resilience that define our journeys. Here’s a look back at the highlights: 📚 New BHM Book Club & Library Initiatives across Ireland, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Newcastle helped us dive into the power of Black literature and history. 🌟 At our Spotlight on Black Pioneers event we honoured incredible contributions that continue to inspire future generations. 🎉 Leaders from Accenture, Microsoft, and Avanade accounts joined us for a powerful panel on #GenerativeAI’s impact on Black and underrepresented communities, focusing on inclusive development and dismantling bias. This was part of a day filled with highlights, including the inspiring “Story is Us” Showcase, African & Caribbean-inspired cuisine, live music, and an unforgettable games night! Other highlights included a discussion with author Jason Okunadaye on Black & Queer identity, insights from Croydon’s Sickle Cell & Thalassemia Support Group, a creative Black Mythology Workshop, and a vibrant Culture Day showcasing African and Caribbean heritage through food, fashion, and a Cultural Day Catwalk. Black History lives within all of us and shapes where we’re going. Here’s to celebrating a history that inspires, connects, and uplifts us all—today and always. https://accntu.re/3Oek3Jq [Asset description: 6 page carousel displaying images of our people enjoying Black History Month celebrations across our offices, including guest speakers and creative activities.]

Start building your future today with Accenture’s Apprenticeship Programme! 🚀 Want a head start on a career in Technology or Consulting? Our 2025/2026 UK Apprenticeship Programme provides the perfect blend of hands-on training, mentorship from industry experts and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies. Whether you're looking to develop lifelong career skills or dive into exciting projects, we’ve got the resources and support to help you thrive. Join us and work at the heart of change! https://accntu.re/3OaIhnS #AccentureCareers #TechCareers #ConsultingCareers [Asset description: Seamless carousel where images blend across tiles. Photographs included depict apprentices Nicole Doran, Radwan Ahad, Sarah Yemmy-Onabanko, Kieran White, Lorenzo Guerra, Yunus Riswan Marikkar and Samihah Ajayi collaborating in our London office.]

Currently, 8.5 million adults in the UK still lack basic digital skills, putting them at risk of missing out on the educational, social and economic opportunities offered by #AI. Over the next three years, our Regenerative AI initiative will bring community partners and organisations together with volunteers from Accenture to help over a million people build their AI skills, through a series of programmes that will enable them to access devices, data and AI literacy courses. Huge thanks to the teams at Tech She Can, Stay Nimble, FutureLearn and Good Things Foundation for their involvement in this initiative and their commitment to closing the digital divide. Find out more about Gen AI, and Regenerative AI, here: https://accntu.re/3UKNd6X [Asset description: Video begins on a dark background, with text reading 'Did you know?'. Stock footage fades in, and the following text is overlaid: '8.5 million adults in the UK lack basic digital skills. They are at risk of being left behind by AI. Together with our key partners, Accenture is bridging the gap. We've empowered 50,000+ children; trained thousands of job seekers; providing access to tech and AI education in the community. Creating a future where everyone thrives.']