BT signs £306m HR contract with Accenture

Telecoms giant BT has signed a £306m (€441m) contract for consultants Accenture to provide human resources services such as pensions and health and safety for its 100,000-strong workforce around the world, it was announced today.

The 10-year contract, one of the biggest of its kind, is aimed at transforming and expanding personnel services to BT employees in 38 countries.