Accenture Hiring 400 For New Boston Boost

BOSTON, MA — Consulting giant Accenture will reveal Tuesday morning one of its "innovation hubs" in the Back Bay, bringing with it an extra 400 tech jobs around Boston by 2020. Accenture's "hub" is at the new tower at 888 Boylston St., the company was set to announce at a morning press conference attended by Gov. Charlie Baker.

Accenture's nationwide hiring boost is good news for the fast-rising tech job market in Boston. The company currently employs about 1,500 at the Boston hub.

"Massachusetts is a national leader in technology and innovation thanks to our talented workforce, exceptional schools and quality companies," said Baker.