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Updated on: Jun 2026
Unilever, Accenture Scale AI Digital Twins Across Global Factories
Industry

Unilever, Accenture Scale AI Digital Twins Across Global Factories

Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced a strategic partnership with Accenture to scale the deployment of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network. The multi-year initiative is designed to improve product quality, increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and help factories respond more quickly to changing consumer demand. The move represents another milestone in Unilever’s […]

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Accenture 50-50 Hike Model: Employee Reactions Tell Mixed Story
Compensation

Accenture 50-50 Hike Model: Employee Reactions Tell Mixed Story

After more than two years of limited salary revisions, Accenture has announced a new compensation approach for employees in India, ending a wage freeze that had become a concern for many professionals. The company has introduced a “50-50 formula,” under which half of the salary increase will be added to an employee’s base pay, while […]

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Accenture Ends 2.5-Year Wage Freeze in India With 50-50 Formula
Industry

Accenture Ends 2.5-Year Wage Freeze in India With 50-50 Formula

Global IT consulting heavyweight Accenture has rolled out a sweeping overhaul of its worker compensation framework, structurally altering how salary increases are disbursed. Under a new system launched for the June 2026 compensation cycle, the company is splitting approved “stay-at-level” performance raises equally between permanent base pay increases and a one-time cash bonus. The revised […]

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Accenture Appoints Rakhi Madaan as Managing Director
Appointments

Accenture Appoints Rakhi Madaan as Managing Director

Accenture has promoted Rakhi Madaan to Managing Director, recognizing her leadership contributions after serving as Associate Director. With over 25 years of industry experience, Rakhi has been associated with Accenture for nearly 15 years and has built an impressive leadership journey across technology, software engineering, enterprise delivery, and digital transformation. Before elevation, she served as […]

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Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with ₹325 Crore Deal
Industry

Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with ₹325 Crore Deal

Accenture has signed a large office lease worth about ₹325 crore in Pune, showing its long-term focus on India’s tech sector. The company has taken more than 6 lakh square feet at Phoenix Millennium Towers, a fast-growing business area in Baner. The lease runs for over 15 years and is one of the biggest office […]

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Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to 743,000 Employees
Industry

Accenture Scales Microsoft Copilot to 743,000 Employees

In the largest enterprise deployment of generative AI to date, Accenture has announced the global rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot to its entire workforce of 743,000 employees. This massive expansion follows a successful multi-phased pilot program and positions the professional services giant as a primary laboratory for AI-driven workforce transformation. Accenture Measured Gains in Speed and […]

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

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

Accenture appoints Vik Malhotra as Senior Managing Director and Head – Total Rewards. He is based in Washington, D.C., and started the role in March 2026. In this new role, Vik will lead the company’s global rewards work. This includes pay, benefits, and performance systems. His job is to make sure employee offers match business […]

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No Booking, No Desk: Accenture Issues Stern Warning to Staff Over Office Etiquette
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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 attendance protocols, specifically targeting the use of desk-booking applications. As the firm manages a tightening real estate footprint and a continued push for hybrid work, leadership has warned that “camping” at unreserved desks or failing to check in could result in […]

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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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