BANGALORE, India; Nov. 23 , 2005: Accenture and XLRI, one of the oldest management institutes in India, have launched the Accenture & XLRI HR Academy, a training academy dedicated to the human capital management needs of the growing information technology and business process outsourcing industries. The Accenture & XLRI HR Academy is a pioneering industry-academia partnership and is believed to be the first entity of its kind in India dedicated to providing recent graduates seeking careers in HR with specialised skills geared to these industries. The Academy offers a 24-month programme for recent university graduates who have joined Accenture as trainees in the HR department. The first batch of trainees, 34 in all, have been chosen after a rigorous selection process comprising written tests, group discussions, case interviews and a panel interview. The trainees will be part of a unique work-study opportunity, wherein they will be employed with Accenture as they undergo the programme conducted jointly by XLRI and Accenture, with courses developed jointly by the two organizations. The programme comprises 15 learning modules covering a variety of HR-related topics, including training and development, career/performance management, rewards and compensation, organisational behaviour, as well as the financial and legal aspects of HR. Trainees who complete the programme will receive the "Accenture and XLRI Certification in Human Capital Management." "By teaming with XLRI, we've created what we believe to be the first entity of its kind dedicated specifically to providing fresh graduates looking for a career in HR with specialised industry skills," said, Rekha Menon, Head–India Geographic Services, Accenture. "We are proud to be the first management institute in the country to partner with a leading company like Accenture to launch a specialised certification in human capital management for the IT and BPO sector," said Dr. Madhukar Shukla, XLRI professor of organizational behavior and strategic management. "This programme aims at building the next generation of HR leaders in this industry." Building a strong workforce by attracting and retaining the best talent is a priority for Accenture, which employs diverse groups of people from different backgrounds with vast ranges of skills and experience. As a leading multi-national company with a strong and well-recognized global brand, Accenture is able to offer a broad range of career opportunities to its people while providing competitive compensation and benefits. About XLRI
Xavier Labour Relations Institute, widely known as XLRI was born out of the vision of a Jesuit Priest, father Quinn Enright. It was founded in 1949 in the Steel city of Jamshedpur, Bihar. Since then, the Jamshedpur Jesuit Society has nurtured the growth of XLRI in keeping with its commitment to "Magis" (excellence in everything). XLRI is the oldest management institute in India and has been rated best HR institute in Asia by Business Week. Its home page is www.xlri.edu. About Accenture
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Committed to delivering innovation, Accenture collaborates with its clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. With deep industry and business process expertise, broad global resources and a proven track record, Accenture can mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to help clients improve their performance. With more than 123,000 people in 48 countries, the company generated net revenues of US$15.55 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2005. Its home page is www.accenture.com. For further information contact:
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