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Updated on: May 2026
Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with Crore Deal
Industry

Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with Crore Deal

May 3, 2026

Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to , Employees

In the largest enterprise deployment of generative AI to date, Accenture has announced the global ro...

Industry
Apr 29, 2026
Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to , Employees

Accenture Appoints Vik Malhotra as Senior MD, Head- Total Rewards

Accenture appoints Vik Malhotra as Senior Managing Director and Head Total Rewards. He is ba...

Appointments
Apr 9, 2026
Accenture Appoints Vik Malhotra as Senior MD, Head- Total Rewards

No Booking, No Desk Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette

Professional services giant Accenture has issued a firm reminder to its employees regarding office a...

Industry
Mar 24, 2026
No Booking, No Desk Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette
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 […]

Mar 21, 2026
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 […]

Mar 21, 2026
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 […]

Mar 21, 2026
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 […]

Mar 16, 2026
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 […]

Mar 14, 2026
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 […]

Feb 20, 2026
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 […]

Feb 13, 2026
Coforge ropes-in Accenture’s Siddharth Singh Rathore as Head– HR, India
Appointments

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 […]

Feb 2, 2026
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 […]

Jan 24, 2026