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Updated on: May 2026
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Better Times for IT Jobs? Accenture Signals Recovery with 7,000 New Hires in 2026
Hiring

Better Times for IT Jobs? Accenture Signals Recovery with 7,000 New Hires in 2026

Accenture has reported a notable uptick in its global workforce during the second quarter of fiscal 2026, signaling a potential recovery for the professional services and IT sectors. After nearly two years of cautious headcount management and industry-wide cooling, the firm added 2,741 employees sequentially, bringing its total global headcount to 786,432. Measured Return to […]

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Infosys Pushes Managers to Use AI to Drive Growth
Industry

Infosys Pushes Managers to Use AI to Drive Growth

The IT services sector is increasing its focus on using artificial intelligence (AI). After moves by Accenture, Infosys is now asking its managers to use artificial intelligence (AI) more actively in client work to support growth. Earlier this month, Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, made it clear to employees worldwide: knowing how to use artificial […]

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Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space
Employment

Accenture Expands Footprint in Noida with Massive New Office Space

Global professional services firm Accenture in India has expanded its footprint in Noida by opening a new office at Sector 132. The company has leased approximately 1.65 lakh square feet of managed workspace from Onward Workspaces, reinforcing the growing demand for flexible and scalable office solutions. The office is located at the ‘Ace Capitol’ centre […]

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Accenture to Hire More Entry-Level Grads in 2026 Than Last Year
Hiring

Accenture to Hire More Entry-Level Grads in 2026 Than Last Year

Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet has announced that the global professional services giant will expand its entry-level hiring across major markets in 2026. Speaking at recent industry forums, including the India AI-Impact Summit, Julie emphasized that the company plans to recruit more college graduates this year than in 2025, countering widespread concerns that generative […]

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Your Next Accenture Promotion Depends on Your AI Login History
Industry

Your Next Accenture Promotion Depends on Your AI Login History

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has sent a clear message to the company’s global workforce: proficiency in artificial intelligence is no longer optional for those seeking to climb the corporate ladder. In a recent move to solidify its “AI-first” strategy, the consulting giant has formally linked career advancement to the regular adoption and mastery of AI […]

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Accenture Makes AI Tool Usage Mandatory for Employee Promotions
Compensation

Accenture Makes AI Tool Usage Mandatory for Employee Promotions

Accenture has announced a new global policy that ties employee career progression directly to the adoption of Artificial Intelligence. Starting in 2024 and expanding into 2025, the firm is making “AI fluency” and the active usage of internal AI tools a mandatory criterion for promotion eligibility across its workforce of over 740,000 employees. This move […]

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Janes Appoints Chaithanya Pai as HR Director -India, APAC & Middle East
Appointments

Janes Appoints Chaithanya Pai as HR Director -India, APAC & Middle East

Janes has appointed Chaithanya Pai as HR Director – India, APAC & Middle East at Janes Defense, effective February 2026. Based in India, she will lead the people and culture agenda across the region. She will work closely with business leaders to improve company performance, guide talent plans, and support growth. In this role, she […]

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Coforge ropes-in Accenture’s Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head– HR, India
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Coforge ropes-in Accenture’s Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head– HR, India

Coforge, a global digital services and solutions provider, has appointed Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head – Human Resources, India. In this role, he will lead the India HR function, covering talent planning, workforce change, leadership capability, and building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance work culture aligned with business needs. Extensive Experience and Background Siddharth brings […]

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Why Accenture CEO Says AI Mastery Starts in the C-Suite
Technology

Why Accenture CEO Says AI Mastery Starts in the C-Suite

During the World Economic Forum, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet issued a stark warning to global business leaders: a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer optional. Julie emphasized that leaders who fail to grasp the mechanics and potential of AI will be unable to guide their organizations through the radical transformations required to […]

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JioStar Elevates Purnima as EVP– HR for Digital, Sports & Total Rewards
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JioStar Elevates Purnima as EVP– HR for Digital, Sports & Total Rewards

JioStar has promoted Purnima Kumar to Executive Vice President – Human Resources (Digital, Sports) and Total Rewards. Before this promotion, she served as Head – Total Rewards, People Programs, Talent Acquisition, and Co-Lead JV Integration. In her expanded role, she will continue to shape the people strategy for JioStar’s fast-growing digital and sports businesses. She […]

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Accenture Q1 FY26 Results: Workforce Climbs to 784,000
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Accenture Q1 FY26 Results: Workforce Climbs to 784,000

Accenture has reported a robust start to its 2026 fiscal year, delivering first-quarter results that hit the top of its guided range. The global professional services giant recorded revenues of $18.74 billion, representing a 6% increase in U.S. dollars. The results were primarily driven by a massive acceleration in “Advanced AI” demand and strong performance in […]

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Nestlé India Appoints Nitu Bhushan as Head- Human Resources
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Nestlé India Appoints Nitu Bhushan as Head- Human Resources

Nestlé India appoints Nitu Bhushan as its new Head – Human Resources, effective March 2, 2026, the company said in a BSE filing dated December 10. She will take over from Anurag Patnaik, who will step down on December 31, 2025. Patnaik has spent more than 20 years at Nestlé India. He joined in 2005 […]

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