Deloitte is preparing to reduce several employee benefits for a section of its workforce as part of a broader restructuring effort. The changes will come into effect from 1 January, 2027, and will largely impact employees grouped under its “centre” talent model.
This category includes internal-facing roles such as administrative staff, IT support, and finance teams. While the firm has a workforce of about 1,81,000 employees in the US, it has not specified how many individuals will be affected by the revised policies.
The planned revisions mark a notable shift in employee benefits. Paid family leave for impacted employees will be reduced by half, from 16 weeks to 8 weeks. Financial support for adoption, surrogacy, and IVF treatments, which previously went up to $50,000, will be discontinued. Paid time off will also see a reduction, with some mid-tenure employees likely to lose up to 10 days annually. However, entry-level employees are expected to see little to no change in their leave entitlements.
In addition, the company will stop adding to pension benefits for this group after the end of 2026. Despite these cuts, core offerings such as healthcare coverage, bereavement leave, tuition support, and retirement savings plans will remain in place. Employees will also continue to receive company-wide break days and standard holidays.
The move reflects a wider recalibration across the consulting industry. Firms are responding to rising operational costs, shifting client demand, and the growing impact of AI on traditional roles. Similar steps have been observed at companies such as Google, Meta and Amazon, signalling a broader transition toward tighter cost management and evolving workforce strategies.
