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Updated on: Mar 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 […]

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

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
Industry

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
Appointments

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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Accenture Rebrands 800,000 Employees as ‘Reinventors’
Employment

Accenture Rebrands 800,000 Employees as ‘Reinventors’

Accenture, the global consulting giant, has initiated a sweeping internal and external organizational overhaul by rebranding its nearly 800,000 employees worldwide as “Reinventors.” This strategic shift is far more than a simple nomenclature change; it is a fundamental repositioning aimed at establishing the company as the unequivocal leader in the rapidly accelerating era of Artificial […]

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Accenture Leads as ISB’s Batch Posts Summer Internship Report
Internship

Accenture Leads as ISB’s Batch Posts Summer Internship Report

The Indian School of Business (ISB) has released its Summer Internship Report for the inaugural Post Graduate Programme in Management for Young Leaders (PGP YL) cohort of 2025-27. The report highlights intense interest from top global firms, resulting in the highest stipend reaching a remarkable ₹7.3 lakh for the internship period. The PGP YL programme […]

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Accenture Cuts Jobs, Invests in AI-Led Transformation
Layoffs

Accenture Cuts Jobs, Invests in AI-Led Transformation

Accenture has spent approximately $2.3 billion over the past three years on a sweeping business optimization initiative, with a significant portion directed toward employee severance. The restructuring reflects a strategic shift toward AI-driven service delivery and a rebalancing of its global workforce. Breakdown of the $2.3 Billion Spend According to regulatory filings and company statements, […]

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GlobalLogic Elevates Rajesh Raii as SVP- People, APAC
Appointments

GlobalLogic Elevates Rajesh Raii as SVP- People, APAC

GlobalLogic has announced the elevation of Rajesh Raii to Senior Vice President- People, APAC, marking a strategic move to reinforce its commitment to a “People First” experience within its broader “AI First” framework. In his new role, Rajesh will spearhead the company’s people strategy across the Asia-Pacific region and globally, focusing on employee engagement, next-generation […]

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TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction
Layoffs

TCS Denies Reports of 30,000 Layoffs, Only 2% Reduction

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, has denied reports suggesting that it plans to lay off as many as 30,000 employees. The company clarified that the actual reduction will be limited to 2% of its global workforce, amounting to around 12,000 employees. In a statement, TCS said: “These speculations are incorrect and […]

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Accenture Lays Off Over 11,000 Employees Globally
Layoffs

Accenture Lays Off Over 11,000 Employees Globally

Accenture, the global IT and consulting firm, has laid off more than 11,000 employees over the past three months as part of a sweeping restructuring initiative aimed at aligning its workforce with emerging demands in artificial intelligence (AI). The company’s headcount dropped from 791,000 in May to 779,000 by the end of August 2025. The […]

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Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP
Industry

Accenture Eyes 12,000 Jobs with Proposed Campus in AP

Global professional services firm Accenture has proposed the establishment of a new campus in Andhra Pradesh, with plans to create approximately 12,000 jobs. The company has requested nearly 10 acres of land in Visakhapatnam, leveraging a state policy that offers leased land at ₹0.99 per acre to large employers committed to generating significant employment. The […]

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Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer
Jobs

Debate Over BOT Policy After Accenture Staff Receives Offer

A recent Reddit post has reignited debate around Accenture Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) policy, after an employee sought advice on whether to accept a job offer from a client while still bound by contractual obligations. The post, which quickly gained traction among professionals in India’s tech and outsourcing sectors, reflects growing concerns over restrictive employment clauses and […]

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