Recognized for outstanding HR practices and commitment to employee experience

Mumbai, India – February 19, 2025 – Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been honored with the prestigious Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award by the Institute of Directors (IOD). This recognition highlights Startek’s commitment to fostering a people-first culture and driving excellence in human resource management.

Notably, Startek is the only BPO recognized in this category, alongside industry leaders. This award was conferred to us by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Member of Parliament and Former Cabinet Minister, Govt. of India, Hon’ble Justice Uday U. Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India and Lt. Gen. Surinder Nath, President, National Institute of Directors.    

“At Startek, people-first culture is the foundation of our success. Investing in our workforce strengthens employee engagement and delivers direct positive impact on business by fostering innovation and enhancing customer experiences. Winning the Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award reaffirms our commitment to building a high-performance culture that empowers our people and fuels sustainable growth,” said SM Gupta, Global Chief People Officer at Startek. 

The Golden Peacock HR Excellence Award recognizes organizations demonstrating outstanding HR practices and leadership in talent development. Startek remains dedicated to building a culture of innovation, collaboration, and employee engagement.