So with all this chatter about Kearney layoffs, I am curious if anyone can provide insights as to the headcount at K in the GCC before the recent round of layoffs?

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Don't know exactly but wasn't it circa 1k?

Thanks. If that is true and they laid off around a 100 people then that's within the normal attrition rate of high performing firm 😉

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C1, I only do coffee, so no.

More than 1000

Total consultant count in MEA was around 700 before lay-offs, and now around 600…

It was over 900 pre Jun 24 lay offs

Including support services

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Many rounds of OC across all firms now, not one round

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