Learning and professional development

HCL Technologies offers a wide range of talent development programs via online learning resources, workshops, interactive learning experiences, and classroom trainings. The Company takes pride in its association with leading learning and training partners across the globe, who help deliver effective, virtual, and collaborative learning to our 209,000 Ideapreneurs. HCL has formal academic partnerships with leading global institutes for higher education opportunities.

FY22 saw a continued uptake of digitally-enabled employee learning tools. The FY22 learning program enrolments on Generic skills further increased by 7% as compared to FY21 with a strong jump of 24% in the overall Learning hours. There was an increase of 44% in Digital skills programs enrolment with 32% employee certifications. ‘Application of Learning’ effectiveness improved by 60 basis points as compared to FY21. These increases reflect the determination and drive of our people to constantly improve and progress, individually and collectively, to support their ambitions and goals.

Work-life integration

Creating the right balance

HCL Technologies’ work-life integration initiatives and programs focus on creating synergies at the intersection of home, family, community, and health and well-being.

Virtual-first work environment: The Company continues to embrace a hybrid working model that prioritizes its people and their needs. It is committed to creating an inclusive, flexible work environment and benefits that work for all. Every employee of HCL Technologies whose role can be carried out independently of delivery center, client location, and everyday personal interaction on-site is eligible to work in a virtual-first mode.

Parental leave and returnship: At HCL, parental leave policies provide employees with advice early on and options for return to work, taking into consideration flexible working hours and work locations. 99.2% of HCL’s female employees return after their maternity leave, proving this approach is beneficial to the business and to the families who are part of the wider HCL community. The Company also offers a returnship program to women, military veterans, and all eligible candidates who wish to return to corporate life after a long career break.

Childcare: In addition to providing flexible working opportunities, the Company provides childcare facilities and programs for its employees.

Rewarding and recognizing our people

The Company rewards the passion of its people with compensation, benefits and incentive programs that are inclusive and competitive in the marketplace. These include non-monetary rewards such as performance recognition platforms like Achievers League, O-Infinity, Hall of Fame, Ultimate Ideaprenuer, and Red Ladder Awards, among a few others.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

Creating a safe and inclusive space for all

HCL Technologies continues to strengthen initiatives on DEI. It strongly believes that DEI are key to the success of the Company. The Employees Resource Groups, Multi-Cultural Groups, and Diversity Council help us deliver on our DEI charter. The Company also focuses on dimensions including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, neurodiversity, and mental health.

Talent attraction

• 49% of female students in the total campus hiring
• Gender diversity at senior leadership level saw a 5.3% increase over the last four years, an increment of 189%

Talent growth

• 1000 different technical and behavioral trainings offered to employees
• Programs such as ASCEND, Steppingstones, DECODE, Senior Hire Integration Program for women employees

Talent retention

• 27% of senior women employees in revenue generating roles
• HCL’s inclusion Lab covers 23,000 employees
• Momtastic program resulted in 99.2% of women returning to work post maternity leave

Employee engagement

Celebrating passion

At HCL Technologies, employee engagement and well-being are regularly measured through a variety of surveys and “check-ins”. Last year, the overall employee engagement remained at the same level while many of the indices saw an improvement. Employee feedback also reiterates the positive impact of effective employee communication, virtual-first approach and stable leadership.

The Company strives to strengthen employee experience through the collection of – and action on – employee feedback. This is reflected in the approach to hybrid working and health and well-being campaigns focused on wellness, family, employee passion, and celebrations.

At HCL, people also actively engage with numerous volunteering opportunities. Last year, HCL volunteers reached 37,000 direct beneficiaries and 70,000 indirect beneficiaries, including family members and communities, through outreach programs across the globe. 8,000 volunteers spent more than 45,000 person-hours on community work. The numbers exemplify HCL employees’ commitment and passion toward communities they serve.