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Updated on: Jun 2026
Accenture Sets Up New GCC in Pune with ₹325 Crore Deal
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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