Hexaware Technologies, an Al-first digital and IT services company, has been honored with five 2026 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, including four gold and one bronze. The awards recognize Hexaware’s innovative HR and learning programs across categories such as Best Certification Program, Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program, Best Learning Strategy, Best Use of Blended Learning, and Best Use of AI for Talent Acquisition.
Hexaware Recognized for Excellence in HR and Learning
Hexaware Technologies has achieved significant recognition at the prestigious 2026 Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, securing a total of five awards. The company was distinguished with four gold awards and one bronze, underscoring its leadership in innovative human capital management and learning strategies. These accolades span critical areas including certification programs, learning strategy, blended learning, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in talent acquisition.
Award-Winning Programs Highlighted
The five wins acknowledge Hexaware’s commitment to advancing its workforce through cutting-edge initiatives. The company’s SONIC program received gold for ‘Best Certification Program’ and ‘Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program,’ successfully mapping over 1,000 certifications and facilitating digital training for 81% of its technology workforce in 2025.
Furthermore, Hexaware’s ‘Mavericks’ talent development strategy earned a gold award for ‘Best Learning Strategy,’ effectively cutting time-to-deploy by 30%. The ‘Segue’ blended learning program for campus hires also secured a gold award for ‘Best Use of Blended Learning,’ significantly increasing learner engagement and improving retention by 15%.
In the realm of talent acquisition, Hexaware’s AI-driven approach garnered a bronze award for ‘Best Use of AI for Talent Acquisition.’ This innovative use of AI across sourcing, screening, and interview coordination has demonstrably cut time-to-hire by 25–40% and reduced recruitment costs by up to 35%.
Industry Leaders Comment on Innovation
Satyendu Mohanty, EVP & Global Head – Talent Management at Hexaware, emphasized the company’s holistic approach to talent development, stating, “The advantage comes from seeing talent development as a continuum, from how people enter the organization to how they build depth, move across roles, and stay relevant as the work changes.”
Vinod Chandran, Chief Operating Officer at Hexaware, added, “Workforce readiness has to move at the pace of technology and client demand. These programs give us a more systematic way to build capability ahead of need and deploy it faster.”
Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group™ and HCM Excellence Awards® Program Leader, commented, “Every year, the HCM Excellence Awards® remind us that innovation is ultimately about impact. The organizations recognized this year have demonstrated that great HR and learning strategies don’t just improve programs, they strengthen organizations, empower people, and deliver measurable business results.”
About Hexaware Technologies
Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company focused on creating smiles through great people and technology. They empower enterprises worldwide to achieve digital transformation at scale by building, transforming, running, and optimizing technology and business processes.
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