Tag: Accenture
Accenture India introduces adoption-assistance programme
In a bid to support its employees' journeys into parenthood, Accenture in India has rolled out an adoption-assistance programme. Spearheaded by Lakshmi C, managing...
Karalee Close is Accenture’s global lead, talent and organisation
After a long and successful tenure of over 23 years with Boston Consulting Group, Karalee Close has joined Accenture as global lead talent and...
Amid financial distress Accenture plans to lay off
Accenture’s Detroit office is getting ready for a fresh round of layoffs. The layoffs are expected to begin on 4 December 2023, and will...
Mitalee Dabral appointed country HR leader, Wayfair
Mitalee Dabral, former vice president – HR, ShareChat, has joined Wayfair, the e-commerce company, as country HR leader.
An alumna of the Tata Institute of...
AXISCADES Technologies appoints Hrishi Mohan as group CHRO
Hrishi Mohan is the new group CHRO, AXISCADES Technologies, a technology solutions company focussing on engineering solutions and services.
An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of...
Accenture renews its leave policy for India
Technology major Accenture has introduced a new leave policy for its employees in the Indian market, effective from September 1, 2023.
Under the new policy,...
Accenture to lay off 13% of workforce in Ireland
Accenture, the Irish-American professional services firm, is preparing to axe about 890 jobs in its Irish operations. That means, about 13 per cent of...
Educate employees on effective use of AI instead of banning it
Recently, Samsung reportedly banned the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools after it was discovered that employees had uploaded sensitive code to the...
Accenture UK recognised as menopause-friendly workplace
Accenture, the global consulting firm, has been recognised for its efforts to support the hormonal health of its employees as part of its endeavour...
Accenture wants to see all employees back in office
Encouraged by the increasing number of employees working from office, Accenture is planning to revert to in-person working. Team leaders and managers have been...
Accenture creates new role of country MD following Menon’s retirement
Accenture has created a new role of country managing director. The professional services company has chosen Ajay Vij to essay that role. This is...
100% placement with highest CTC of Rs 49 lakhs at TISS
At the end of the final placement process, for the 2021-23 MA in human resource management and labour relations (HRM&LR) batch of The Tata...
19,000 job cuts at Accenture
Accenture, the IT multinational, has announced that it will be cutting approximately 19,000 jobs, that is, about 2.5 per cent of its workforce.
Julie Sweet,...
TIAA GBS India appoints Hema Priya Sukumar as Director, Employee Relations...
TIAA GBS India ropes in Hema Priya Sukumar as the Director of Employee Relations & Wellness. Sukumar brings 15+ years of diverse experience across...
Accenture sees a significant dip in employee attrition
Accenture announced a seven per cent drop in attrition rate in its quarterly results on Friday. The IT giant announced a 13 per cent...
Agniwesh Thakur is director – human capital advisory services, Deloitte India
Agniwesh Thakur has joined Deloitte as the director of human capital advisory services. He will be responsible for driving HR technology transformation for client...
Accenture promotes 60,000 in India
Accenture, the global professional services company, which specialises in IT services and consulting, has promoted 60,000 employees in India. In total, about 1,57,000 promotions...
Did Cognizant also fire staff for using fake documents to land...
Close on the heels of Accenture firing some employees in its India unit for producing fake documents and experience letters to bag a job,...
Rahul Varma, senior MD – HR, Accenture moves on
After spending an amazing 28 years and four months with Accenture, Rahul Varma, CHRO of the Company has decided to move on.
“Farewell Accenture! You...
Accenture hiring talent for Jaipur centre
Accenture, the global professional services company, has announced the setting up of its latest Advanced Technology Center and Intelligent Operations Centre in Jaipur, India.
This...
Lenovo commits to inclusivity, signs Declaration of Amsterdam
Upholding its commitment towards creating a more inclusive workplace for its LGBTQ+ employees, Lenovo has signed the Declaration of Amsterdam on the occasion of...
Sudeep Ralhan appointed CHRO, Upstox
After leading the people agenda for Walmart Global Tech India for over four years, Sudeep Ralhan has joined Upstox as chief people officer.
At Walmart,...
NITES files complaint, Infosys defends non-compete clause
A non-compete clause imposed on employees of Infosys has grabbed headlines recently. This clause prevents Infosys staff from working for any of its competitors...
McKinsey & Co. India gets Priya Ramdev as CPO
Priya Ramdev has been appointed as the chief people officer at McKinsey and Company, India. In this role, she will report to Deva Grant,...
Locus appoints Anshu Singh as VP-HR
Locus, a global logistic solutions company, has announced the appointment of Anshu Singh as its VP & global Head of human resource. Singh carries...
100% placements at IIM Kozhikode
The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIM-K) reported 100 per cent placements at the final placements week, and that too just three days into...
How this energy company is championing employee inclusivity & engagement
In today’s competitive business landscape, fostering an inclusive and engaging work environment is not just a feel-good initiative; it’s a strategic imperative. Jakson Green,...
Trident’s Asmita leaves blossom into inclusive workplaces
Forget the tired trope of corporate activism. In the heart of India's textile industry, Trident, a manufacturing company, is quietly weaving a revolution in...
Harness.io: Cultivating a talent powerhouse in the tech crucible
The tech scene, be it in India or San Francisco, is equally crucible, fiercely competitive and unforgiving. In both the landscapes, attracting and retaining...
Engagement is outdated: The future of success lies in ‘employee involvement’
In the ever-evolving landscape of the contemporary workplace, a profound metamorphosis is underway, challenging the conventional emphasis on employee engagement. This paradigm shift posits...
Revolut to expand global team by 40% in 2024
Revolut, the UK-based challenger bank, has announced plans to bolster its workforce by 40 per cent in 2024. The aim is to reach approximately...
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The ethics of employee monitoring
Case - XYZ manufacturing company recently implemented a comprehensive employee monitoring system to increase productivity and ensure data security. However, the move sparked concerns...
Tata Steel FAMD boosts safety with bicycle initiative in Sukinda
Tata Steel's Ferro Alloys and Minerals Division (FAMD) demonstrates unwavering dedication to community welfare with yet another impactful initiative. The employees took the reins...
Apple may create 5 lakh jobs in India by 2027
Apple is gearing to increase its workforce strength in India to five lakh over a period of three years or so. It is pertinent...
Kimbal Technologies names Jaya Suri as CHRO
Jaya Suri has joined Kimbal Technologies (formerly Crystal) as its chief human resource officer (CHRO). An alumna of IBM, Suri has completed her bachelor’s...
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Data analytics and not technology will redefine HR
Q. How satisfying has been your professional journey of 39 years?
A. It has been a bagful of mixed experiences. At times I have been...
EQ, IQ & empathy define the success of a CEO
Q. You spent 16 years at LIC before moving to a corporate role at ICICI Prudential. Now, 22 years on, I am still curious...
“The big change has been that we have moved from jobs to skills,” Amaresh...
Q. How would you define the culture at GE?
A. Having been present in this region since 1902, GE has been around for 120 years....
