The financial toll of employee disengagement in the United States has been rising steadily. Gallup’s 2025 data suggests that the cost now reaches close to $2 trillion a year, underscoring how fragile workplace motivation can be. For companies, the ability to design learning and leadership programs that actually resonate with employees has become a matter of business continuity, not just professional development.
Against this backdrop, Ness Digital Engineering, announced it had secured four Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards 2025. The firm received Silver awards in Best Hybrid Learning Program and Best Leadership Development Program, as well as Bronze in Best Certification Program and Best Development Program for Frontline Leaders.
The awards, often described as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management,” are among the most recognized in the industry. Entries are judged by a panel of independent experts and Brandon Hall analysts, who evaluate submissions on design, innovation, measurable outcomes, and alignment with business needs.
“Talent is the cornerstone of our success, and we are deeply invested in their learning and development,” said Ranjit Tinaikar, CEO of Ness Digital Engineering. “Through our programs, we focus on building impactful, business-aligned learning experiences that provide our people with the skills, tools, and leadership capabilities to drive innovation and deliver excellence for our clients.”
The company operates across 11 innovation hubs in the U.S., Eastern Europe, and India, where it delivers digital engineering and transformation services. According to Shivadarshan Deshamudre, AVP & Global Head of Learning and Development, the impact has been practical: “Our programs have accelerated internal mobility, reduced external hiring costs, and cultivated future-ready leaders across the organization.”
The recognition adds to a growing track record for Ness, which last year received five Brandon Hall Awards and in 2025 was also honored with the Association for Talent Development’s BEST Award. For a company competing in a crowded digital services market, the continued focus on people points to an understanding that innovation depends as much on leadership as it does on technology.