Cognizant: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: May 2021

Appointments

WizKlub appoints ex-Wipro and ex-Cognizant Pankaj Bande Jain as CTO

May 4, 2021

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine Cognizant is one of the worl...

Industry

May 3, 2021

Cognizant named a Top Employer in India by LinkedIn and Forbes Magazine

Cognizant has donated tablets, laptops to Govt schools of Telangana

Cognizant has donated tablets, laptops to Government schools of Telangana As part of its Dig...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Apr 7, 2021

Cognizant has donated tablets, laptops to Govt schools of Telangana

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian Cognizant has completed its previously announced acqu...

Industry

Apr 3, 2021

Cognizant completes the acquisition of Servian

Industry

Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals

Cognizant launches a Returnship Programme for technology professionals Today, IT services major Cognizant has announced a 12-week paid ‘Returnship Programme’ for technology professionals wanting to restart their careers. Announcing the Returnship Programme Rajesh Nambiar, chairman, and MD, Cognizant India said, “A break in a professional’s career can give an opportunity to reflect, find areas of focus, and return stronger […]

Mar 30, 2021

Appointments

Wipro rejigs global leadership team in this year

Wipro rejigs global leadership team in this year IT giant Wipro has witnessed the exit of several senior-level people and joining the top leadership after restructuring under the new CEO Thierry Delaporte. Here you go with the appointments of global top leadership in 2021 till now. In the month of January 2021, Wipro appoints Douglas […]

Mar 27, 2021

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant acquires ESG Mobility, adds around 1,000 R&D specialists

Cognizant acquires ESG Mobility, adds around 1,000 R&D specialists Tech major Cognizant on Thursday announced the acquisition of Munich, Germany-based ESG Mobility, a digital automotive engineering R&D provider for connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles. On completion of the acquisition, nearly 1,000 engineering R and D specialists will join Cognizant in the automotive innovation hubs of Germany, the US and China, the […]

Mar 26, 2021

Industry

Cognizant, Accenture, TCS, PwC India announced bonus, promotions, and salary hike this month

Cognizant, Accenture, TCS, PwC India announced bonus, promotions, and salary hike in March 2021 IT services major Cognizant said earlier this month that it is offering bonuses that are “substantially higher than 2019” and has promoted more than 24,000 employees across levels. The step, aimed at helping the company stem attrition, will also see Cognizant […]

Mar 21, 2021

Jobs

Diversity is now a priority for companies even for campus hiring

Diversity is now a priority for companies even for campus hiring According to a TOI report, the companies are increasingly pushing on diversity among freshers/campus hires. The firms including Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, Intel, and PayPal, etc are educating hiring managers on diversity – of gender, sexual orientation, and physical ability. While merit and performance remain […]

Mar 20, 2021

Jobs

Google opens Career Certificate Program; Accenture, Infosys, Cognizant to hire them

Google opens Career Certificate Program; Accenture, Infosys, Cognizant to hire them Google has opened up enrollment for its latest career certificate programs and announced new tools and resources for job seekers. In a blog post, Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said the certificate courses are part of the company’s efforts to help workers upskill to high-demand […]

Mar 16, 2021

Jobs

Infosys to hire 500 Google-certified graduates

Infosys to hire 500 Google-certified graduates in next two years IT Major, Infosys has announced to hire 500 people with Google Career Certificates in the US in areas including Data Analytics over the next two years rather than their degree. Google has set up three new online courses in user experience design, project management, and […]

Mar 13, 2021

Coronavirus

Cognizant to cover COVID Vaccine cost of over 6 lakh people in India

Cognizant to cover COVID Vaccine cost of over 6 lakh people in India After Accenture, TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, and Mindtree, US-based IT major Cognizant has announced today to vaccinate 6 lakh people in India including over 2 lakh employees and their dependents in the country. Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman, and Managing Director, Cognizant India said that […]

Mar 11, 2021

Employment

Cognizant to hire thousands of people, here to apply

Cognizant to hire thousands of people for vacant positions, here is a link to apply Us-based IT company, Cognizant is looking to hire thousands of people in India for new vacant positions. These positions include both freshers and experienced people lateral hiring. The company has stepped up its hiring efforts in the country and expects […]

Mar 6, 2021

C-Suite Move

Wipro appoints Cognizant veteran Philippe Dintrans as Head- Domain & Consulting

Wipro appoints Cognizant veteran Philippe Dintrans as Head- Domain & Consulting Wipro Limited, a leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, today announced the appointment of Philippe Dintrans as Senior Vice President and Head, Domain & Consulting, of Wipro’s iDEAS (Integrated Digital, Engineering, and Application Services) business. Philippe has a successful record […]

Mar 3, 2021

Corporate Social Responsibility

Cognizant allocates $250 million funds for global CSR initiatives

Cognizant allocates $250 million funds for global corporate social responsibility initiatives Cognizant has announced a new five-year $250 million effort to advance economic mobility, educational opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and health and well-being in communities around the world. Building on its longstanding investment in corporate social responsibility, Cognizant, with its extensive global presence, will work to create stronger, […]

Feb 26, 2021

C-Suite Move

Wipro appoints Regional Head & Managing Director, Southern Europe

Wipro appoints Graziella Neuvéglise as Regional Head & Managing Director, Southern Europe Wipro, a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today announced the appointment of Graziella Neuvéglise as Regional Head & Managing Director, Southern Europe. Graziella will oversee operations in France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. She is a leader with proven […]

Feb 26, 2021