Accenture rolls out bonuses, keeps promotions largely on hold

Accenture has begun rolling out performance bonuses for employees in its India operations, with most payouts falling within 14% of fixed pay and top performers receiving up to 25%. However, the November cycle has seen no broad-based promotions, reflecting the consulting major’s shift towards a more centralised compensation structure that limits permanent increases in employee salaries.

People familiar with the matter said the maximum eligible bonus stands at around 27% of fixed pay. Employees who joined the company earlier this year and have only a few months of tenure were placed in the lowest payout band,