Washington, US

In response to a sector-wide downturn, global management consulting firm McKinsey has implemented a strategy to reduce its headcount, as per a recent report.

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The company is offering financial incentives to hundreds of senior employees who opt to step down from their roles and pursue alternative job opportunities.

Within the UK arm of the business, McKinsey managers are being presented with an offbeat opportunity to spend up to nine months to a focused "job search" period.

During this period, employees have the flexibility to use their working hours exclusively for seeking new job opportunities and are not required to engage in client projects. 

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Salary continuation and support services

Most importantly, employees participating in the job search period will continue to receive their full salary, a gesture that could amount to significant financial support over the nine-month duration.

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Additionally, as reported by The Times, McKinsey has assured employees that they will have access to the firm's resources and career coaching services throughout this period.

Despite the generous provisions offered by McKinsey, it is clarified that employees who do not secure new jobs during the designated period will still need to leave from the company. 

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McKinsey's current initiative builds upon past efforts to manage its workforce in response to changing business dynamics. In 2023, the company announced plans to reduce approximately 1,400 jobs, constituting about three per cent of its workforce, according to Bloomberg reports. Moreover, in February of this year, McKinsey implemented performance evaluations for 3,000 employees, providing them with a window to improve performance or consider voluntary exits from the company.

(With inputs from agencies)