WNS bags 'BPO Excellence Awards 2010-11'

MUMBAI, INDIA: WNS Limited, a provider of business process outsourcing services, announced on Tuesday that it was awarded the  'Stars of the Industry - BPO Excellence Awards' in two categories: 'Social Change Agent' and 'Use of Technology for Operational Excellence' at the World HRD Congress organized at Taj Lands End, Mumbai on Feb. 9, 2011.

The BPO Excellence Awards are given to the leaders in the Indian BPO industry for their outstanding contribution to the growth of the outsourcing industry, both strategically and operationally, said a press release.

The awards were received by Alok Misra, chief financial officer, WNS Global Services, in the presence of a distinguished gathering of industry leaders and HR professionals from over 60 countries, present at the event.

"WNS is honored to receive this dual recognition. The 'Social Change Agent' Award reflects our approach to sustainable profitability through our concerted efforts at making a difference in the lives of the communities around us," said Keshav R. Murugesh, group CEO, WNS Global Services.

He added that the award for 'Use of Technology for Operational Excellence' demonstrates WNS's best-in-class technology capabilities to drive process excellence.

The 'Social Change Agent' Award recognizes some of the key efforts by WNS such as involving the student community and business in sustainability efforts; the organization's commitment towards attaining carbon neutrality through environmental programs and its unique Green Lean Sigma methodology at the workplace, the release added.