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Official statistics reveal consulting revenues back on track     Figures just released by the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) will put a spring in the step of many a UK reader.    Reporting on revenue growth rates for member firms, the MCA figures show UK consulting revenues for the latest quarter are up 8.7% compared to last year. More encouraging still, pure management consultancy (rather than outsourcing or IT systems development) is also up 7% on same     hiccup at the beginning of the year, with growth stalling for a couple of months. This is seen as quite normal, however, as clients rarely commission strategic assignments in the run-up to Christmas and so January is often a quiet time for this sector. Overall, though, MCA member firms are reporting there has been a recent upturn in order volumes - and collectively they have a generally upbeat view of current business     conditions. This view of the market mirrors the rising levels of recruitment activity within the sector, which Top-Consultant.com has commented on as a pronounced trend since the latter stages of 2004.    Commenting on the latest figures from the Management Consultancies Association, MCA President David Bailey said:    "This is a positive start to the year, with consultancy fee income     continuing to increase, and confidence in business improving slightly this quarter. Financial Services is one of the hot sectors at the moment for the consultancy industry as regulatory topics such as Basel II provide work for members. As business confidence has returned, the consulting industry has seen clients focus more on the value that consultants can create for their business rather than the associated costs."     period, confirming the consulting recovery has now spread throughout the industry to encompass pure strategy and traditional business consulting.    The figures do however reveal that pure strategy business consulting experienced a

Global survey suggests improved hiring activity ahead for Q3     The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, which gathers data from more than 45,000 employers across the globe each quarter, has found that employers in 22 of 23 countries and territories surveyed expect positive hiring activity during the third quarter of 2005.    Nearly one third of the employers surveyed—mainly     European—are reporting stronger hiring intentions compared to the second quarter.    "Compared to last year, hiring intentions in Europe are mixed," said Manpower CEO Jeff Joerres. "Hiring prospects are again the strongest in Ireland and Norway. Notably, Finance/Insurance/Real Estate employers in eight of 12 European     countries are reporting improved outlooks on both a quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year basis."    Elsewhere in Europe, employers in the UK, Sweden and Spain indicated favourable employment prospects. Employers in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, France and Germany report the weakest     hiring expectations for the upcoming quarter. Albeit, employers in the lagging German labour market are optimistic about hiring for the first time since the survey began in the country in 2003.    In the Americas, the labour markets are expected to remain steady from the second quarter's solid hiring pace, based on     seasonally adjusted data. Hiring in Canada and Mexico is expected to improve slightly from last year at this time, while hiring in the US should continue at the same solid pace seen over the last six quarters.

Deloitte forecasts $18bn revenue and 10% growth     Almost 250 Deloitte member firm leaders from around the world met in New York in June to plan the future of the organisation, as it announced estimated aggregate member firms revenues of US$18 billion.    Preliminary figures suggest FY05 aggregate member firm revenue growth of more than 10%, consistent with an     increase in demand for services according to the firm. Audit and enterprise risk services showed the strongest growth at almost 15%; followed by financial advisory services and consulting growing at 9% each; and an increasing market share for tax services despite tough market conditions.    William G. Parrett, CEO Deloitte, said, "The     growth has been the direct result of the increased demand for services: Simply, it is a case of increased service hours across member firm markets.    "This is the member firms' 12th year of aggregate revenue growth," he continued. "It is the result of the key strategic decisions that have been made over the years -- decisions     to merge, not to merge, or to continue delivering consultative services."    Aggregate firm consulting revenues in FY05 show 9% growth.    "This is an indication that the consulting and advisory services are clearly part of the broader solution that businesses are looking for, and that this was the right     strategic decision for Deloitte member firms," said Parrett.    Deloitte said a new vision and strategy for the firm is being developed and will be announced in the coming months.

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