Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), a leading provider of digital experience, business process management, and digital media services, has received two Gold Awards at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2025. The company was honored in the categories of ‘Best Employee Engagement’ and ‘Best Social Impact,’ underscoring its dedication to empowering employees, fostering engagement, and supporting vibrant communities.
Entries for the HCM Excellence Awards were carefully evaluated through a rigorous, multi-stage process by independent industry experts and analysts, recognizing only the most impactful and innovative initiatives. HGS’ flagship employee volunteering initiative, ‘Work to Give,’ earned Gold in the ‘Best Employee Engagement’ category for its role in promoting purpose-driven involvement and strengthening connections within the organization.
This ongoing program is a key part of HGS’ people strategy, enabling employees to contribute to society while deepening their sense of belonging at work. Over the past year, more than 4,000 volunteers participated in community projects, highlighting HGS’ commitment to creating a workplace where people feel motivated, connected, and inspired to make a positive impact.
The company’s ‘Integrated Water Management for Sustainable Development’ project in Ajmer, Rajasthan, received Gold in the ‘Best Social Impact’ category for its transformative effects on local communities. This initiative improved water access for over 10,000 households, empowered more than 240 women to manage community resources, and restored over 300 hectares of farmland using efficient irrigation methods. These efforts have supported climate-resilient agriculture and increased rural incomes, driving lasting positive change for thousands of families.
Giridhar GV, Global CHRO and Head of HGS APAC, commented “This recognition reflects the dedication and passion of our people. Programs like ‘Work to Give’ and our water management initiative show how employee engagement combined with purpose-driven projects can create meaningful and lasting impact. At HGS, we strive to support our people to learn, grow, and innovate while contributing positively to society. These awards strengthen our commitment to building a talent ecosystem that is agile, future-ready, and aligned with our long-term goals.”
Shilpa Sinha Harsh, Executive Vice President – Global Corporate Communications, CSR, DEI, and ESG at HGS, added “Being honored by the Brandon Hall Group is a proud achievement. This recognition highlights our commitment to building a people-first culture where engagement, talent development, and innovation come together to create lasting change. We believe that investing in our people and enabling them to thrive unlocks the potential to drive meaningful progress both within our company and the communities we serve. Looking ahead, we remain focused on creating a workplace where purpose fuels performance and growth.”
HGS is a global leader in enhancing the customer experience lifecycle, driving digital transformation, and delivering business process management and digital media solutions. Its core BPM operations integrate automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence with deep industry expertise to provide digital customer experience, back-office processing, contact center, and human resource outsourcing services. The company’s digital media arm, NXTDIGITAL, is India’s leading integrated digital delivery platform, offering satellite, digital cable, and broadband services to over six million customers across 1,500 cities and towns. A part of the Hinduja Group, HGS operates with a “globally local” strategy and employs 18,169 professionals across 10 countries and 33 delivery centers, serving some of the world’s top brands across industries. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, HGS reported a total income of Rs 5,087.8 crore (US$ 614.4 million).
