HGS Bags Two Gold Awards at Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2025

Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), a leading provider of digital experience, business process management (BPM), and digital media services, has been honored with two Gold Awards at the prestigious Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards® 2025. The company earned the recognition in the categories of ‘Best Employee Engagement’ and ‘Best Social Impact’, reaffirming its commitment to empowering people, engaging people, and building thriving communities.

Entries for the HCM Excellence Awards® underwent a rigorous, multi-level evaluation by a panel of independent industry experts and Brandon Hall Group analysts, ensuring that only the most impactful and innovative programs were recognized.

HGS’ flagship employee volunteering program, ‘Work to Give,’ won Gold in the ‘Best Employee Engagement’ category for driving purpose-led engagement and strengthening employee connections across the organization. The ongoing program forms a core pillar of HGS’ people strategy, allowing employees to give back to society while enhancing their sense of belonging at work. In the past year alone, over 4,000 volunteers contributed to community projects, demonstrating HGS’ focus on creating a workplace where people feel connected, motivated, and inspired to make a positive difference.

HGS’ ‘Integrated Water Management for Sustainable Development’ project in Ajmer, Rajasthan, secured Gold in the category of “Best Social Impact” for its transformative contribution to local communities. Through this initiative, HGS has improved water access for over 10,000 households, empowered more than 240 women to lead community asset management, and revived over 300 hectares of farmland through the adoption of efficient irrigation practices. These outcomes have enabled climate-resilient agriculture and boosted rural incomes, driving sustainable and long-term positive change for thousands of families.

Giridhar GV, Global CHRO and Head of HGS APAC, said: "This recognition is a reflection of the incredible passion and commitment of our people. Initiatives like ‘Work to Give’ and our ‘Integrated Water Management’ program showcase how employee engagement and purpose-led efforts can create a lasting impact. At HGS, we are focused on enabling our people to learn, grow, and innovate while contributing meaningfully to society. These awards strengthen our resolve to build a talent ecosystem that is agile, future-ready, and aligned with our long-term vision."

Shilpa Sinha Harsh, Executive Vice President – Global Corporate Communications, CSR, DEI, and ESG at HGS, said:“Being recognized by the Brandon Hall Group® is a proud moment for us. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to building a people-first organization where employee engagement, talent development, and innovation work in tandem to create a lasting impact. We believe that when we invest in our people and empower them to thrive, we unlock the potential to deliver meaningful change both within the organization and in the communities we serve. As we move forward, we remain focused on shaping a workplace where purpose drives performance and progress.”