Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, October 2025 — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and Talents of Endearment (TalEn) have announced a strategic partnership to launch an AI-powered learning and development framework aimed at empowering professionals and organizations to thrive in an AI-driven world.
The partnership seeks to deliver adaptive learning paths by integrating HCLTech’s Career Shaper™ platform with TalEn’s innovative education and recruitment model. Combining HCLTech’s global technology and industry expertise with TalEn’s regional learning insights, the collaboration will equip enterprise workforces with future-ready skills.
The offerings under this initiative include hiring solutions, career assessments, role-based upskilling, tech programs for non-tech professionals, masterclasses for decision makers, AI-led learning tools, and finishing schools for graduates. The programs will begin rollout across the region starting Q3 FY26.
“Technology becomes a true catalyst for transformation when driven by purpose,” said Srimathi Shivashankar, Corporate Vice President and Global Head of EdTech Business, HCLTech. “While AI brings speed and scale to innovation, it’s our sense of purpose that charts the course. This collaboration is dedicated to equipping organizations for the future by nurturing essential human qualities — empathy, ethical judgment and leadership — alongside deep technical expertise.”
“The workplace of tomorrow will be defined not only by digital progress, but by our shared humanity,” added Dr. Abed Baidas, Founder & CEO, Talents of Endearment. “Through this partnership, we are building learning ecosystems that balance competence with character. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to lead with integrity and adaptability in an AI-driven world.”
About Talents of Endearment
Talents of Endearment (TalEn) partners with forward-thinking organizations to integrate purpose into their core strategy, culture and brand. Through consulting, workshops, and learning programs, TalEn empowers companies to achieve sustainable growth and positive social impact.
About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company with over 226,600 professionals across 60 countries, delivering leading-edge capabilities in AI, digital, engineering, cloud, and software. The company serves major industries, including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Semiconductor, Telecom, Retail, CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues for the twelve months ending September 2025 totaled $14.2 billion. To learn more, visit hcltech.com.
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