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Updated on: Feb 2023

Industry

Cognizant to focus on employee retention to trigger growth MD

Feb 4, 2023

Cognizant attrition eases to , added , employees in Q

Yesterday, Cognizant, one of the worlds leading professional services companies announced its...

Industry

Feb 3, 2023

Cognizant attrition eases to , added , employees in Q

Cognizant CEO Ravis salary is times Mukesh Ambanis pay

According to reports, an American multinational information technology services and consulting compa...

Compensation

Jan 16, 2023

Cognizant CEO Ravis salary is times Mukesh Ambanis pay

Top challenges for newly appointed CEO Ravi Kumar at Cognizant

Recently, IT giant, Cognizant announced the appointment of Ravi Kumar S as CEO and a member of the ...

Industry

Jan 15, 2023

Top challenges for newly appointed CEO Ravi Kumar at Cognizant

C-Suite Move

Cognizant appoints new CEO, replaces Brian Humphries

Cognizant has announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) has named Ravi Kumar S as CEO and a member of the Board, effective immediately. He will succeed Brian Humphries in both roles. To facilitate a smooth transition, Humphries will remain with the Company as a special advisor until March 15, 2023. Ravi Kumar S joins Cognizant after a […]

Jan 13, 2023

Compensation

Cognizant India spent over Rs 1000 crore on salary hikes

According to Timesnownews, IT major, Cognizant India has spent $130 million (over Rs 1000 crore) in the year for merit-based and off-cycle increments. Cognizant conveyed to its employees that “formal eLetters” with the new salary with the hikes taking effect from October for levels up to the associate director. The company had rolled out a […]

Dec 20, 2022

Industry

IT giant Infosys likely to reclaim No. 2 spot from Cognizant

According to a TOI report, India’s second-largest IT major, Infosys is likely to reclaim spot 2 from Cognizant in terms of revenue. This year Cognizant lowered its revenue guidance three times. The reason behind the lower revenue is a reflection of macroeconomic challenges, people-related challenges, and high attrition levels in the US. Speaking about the […]

Nov 26, 2022

Industry

Cognizant: No off-campus hiring of freshers

As per TOI, Cognizant, an American multinational information technology services and consulting company is freezing the off-campus hiring for the freshers. The company has communicated this through an email to the applicants. The company was hiring fresher candidates from batches 2020, 2021 & 2022. The actual reason is that Cognizant has a volatile environment for […]

Nov 21, 2022

Hiring

Cognizant is hiring for various roles; WFH, Hybrid & Freshers Jobs

Cognizant, an American multinational information technology services and consulting company is hiring freshers and experienced professionals across the country. Jobs Categories IT Major invites applications for early career, experienced professionals, and executives. For more details, and to discover the opportunity please Click Here. You can also click on the company’s LinkedIn Page or apply through the Job Portal for fresh […]

Nov 16, 2022

Layoffs

Cognizant layoffs employees due to failed background checks

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant India had reported 6 per cent involuntary attrition in the September ending quarter of FY22, which also includes the sacking of employees due to failed background checks. According to TOI, involuntary attrition can be thought of as a euphemism for sacking. Cognizant India Head Rajesh Nambiar said that […]

Nov 10, 2022

Compensation

Cognizant rolls out 7-10% salary hikes for employees

An American multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has announced that the company is rolling out annual salary hikes for employees ranging between 7% to 10%. However, the company has also stated that employees in Germany and France may have to wait for new salary hike letters. The main reason behind the delay is […]

Oct 19, 2022

C-Suite Move

Former Infosys President Ravi Kumar S to join Cognizant

Former Infosys President Ravi Kumar S who recently resigned from the company after serving for 6 years will be joining as the President of Cognizant Americas. According to an internal communication issued by CEO Brian Humphries, Ravi Kumar S will join Cognizant on January 16, 2023. “Ravi will be responsible for the strategic direction and […]

Oct 18, 2022

Hiring

Cognizant is hiring various profiles including freshers & WFH Jobs

Oct 4, 2022

Industry

1.2 lakh Cognizant employees resigned, CEO under siege

Information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has announced historic high attrition of 36 percent (combining Voluntary & Involuntary Attrition) in the second quarter, ending on June 30, 2022. Currently, the company’s headcount stands at 341,000 employees globally. Almost 1.2 Lakh employees resigned from the company in the last 1 year. Quarter Total […]

Aug 26, 2022

Hiring

Cognizant is hiring for various roles, freshers and WFH jobs: Apply

Cognizant, an American multinational information technology services and consulting company is hiring freshers and experienced professionals across the country. The company said regarding the hiring, “Continuously sharpen your technical skills, your problem-solving abilities, and your entrepreneurial spirit. Join Cognizant, and help us change lives.” Jobs Categories IT Major invites applications for early career, experienced professionals, and […]

Aug 24, 2022

Industry

Cognizant attrition zooms to 36%, CEO under siege

Information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has announced a historic high Attrion of 36 percent in the second quarter, ending on June 30, 2022. This is now under the spotlight after one analyst has demanded from the board of Cognizant to investigate the company’s underperformance, and possibly even consider replacing the […]

Aug 17, 2022