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Fewer vendors, deeper trust. As global firms streamline IT partnerships, Infosys and Cognizant are cashing in—with clients choosing consolidation over complexity.
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But while tech stacks are shrinking, people strategies are evolving. At Nielsen, Sowjanya Reddy is showing how data + empathy = real impact. Her HR mantra? “Data shows what. Dialogue reveals why.”
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Infosys, Cognizant benefit as global clients trim IT vendor rosters

Infosys and Cognizant posted modest revenue gains despite a slowdown in fresh IT deals. Their resilience is attributed to larger contracts secured through vendor consolidation, as clients shift more work to trusted partners rather than initiating new supplier relationships.

Wells Fargo announces another round of layoffs amid mortgage slowdown

Facing limited growth in consumer lending, Wells Fargo is scaling back operations. The U.S. bank confirmed additional layoffs and said it is offering severance and internal transfers. The move reflects the financial industry's shift toward leaner staffing amid cost pressures.

Bias & diversity in gig economy: A leadership wake-up call

Equity in the gig economy won’t emerge on its own, it must be built with intention. Either lead the transformation or get left behind by those bold enough to create it. The future favours the fearless, not the passive.

What makes a strategy truly people-first? Sowjanya Reddy has a few ideas

Can data and empathy truly coexist? Sowjanya Reddy, Nielsen’s global HR leader, shares how the company is shaping human-centric workplaces without compromising on analytics, equity, or impact.

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GCC growth by 2030: Talent insights from the India Talentscope 2025 report

India is poised to host 2,400 GCCs by 2030—but are we talent-ready? The India Talentscope 2025 report unpacks what GCC leaders must prioritise today to sustain innovation, retention, and growth through the next decade.

Food takes centre stage as organisations strive to boost productivity: Manika Awasthi, CPO, Compass Group, India

Immersive food spaces are becoming the new social connection zones in modern workplaces. More and more companies are realising the importance of social connection, its role in driving engagement, and its impact on organisations' productivity and growth.

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