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Updated on: May 2025

Industry

Cognizant Launches -Workforce TechFin Centre in GIFT City

May 24, 2025

Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Bengaluru, Indias IT capital, has been grappling with severe flooding following two days of relentl...

Work Model

May 21, 2025

Cognizant Mandates WFH as Bengaluru Faces Worst Flooding

Cognizant Bets on Freshers in to Support AI-Driven Work

Cognizant, the US-based IT company, plans to bring in , fresh graduates in . Thats more th...

Editorial

May 17, 2025

Cognizant Bets on Freshers in to Support AI-Driven Work

Cognizant Hiring Grab Gen-C Finance Excellence Program

Cognizant has announced its Fresher Hiring Program for the batch, offering exceptional career o...

Hiring

May 14, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant to Hire 20,000 Freshers to Strengthen AI-Led Services

Cognizant has announced plans to hire 20,000 freshers in 2025, aiming to reshape its workforce pyramid to support managed services and AI-driven software development. The move comes as the company experiences organic growth, prompting a strategic shift in its hiring approach. CEO Ravi Kumar S emphasized that the new recruits will be instrumental in accelerating […]

May 1, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Reports Sequential Drop in Headcounts in Q1FY25

Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services companies, yesterday announced its first quarter 2025 financial results. Headcounts Cognizant, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, reported a total headcount of 336,300 as of March 31, 2025, marking a reduction of 500 employees compared to the previous quarter. This follows a trend observed in […]

May 1, 2025

Employment

Why Former Employees Are Flocking Back to Cognizant

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the return of former employees, known as “boomerang employees.” The company has witnessed a 40% increase in returnees over the past two years. During this period, more than 14,000 former employees have rejoined its workforce. This trend underscores the company’s […]

Apr 19, 2025

Employment

Cognizant Opens Internship and Graduate Hiring for 2025 Batch

Cognizant has announced opportunities for freshers through two of its flagship talent programs aimed at nurturing next-generation professionals—the Fusion Internship and the Generalist Program (GENC). Fusion Internship Program Scheduled to commence in June 2025, the Fusion Internship is a 9-week immersive experience designed for students aspiring to build careers in technology, consulting, and corporate domains. […]

Apr 15, 2025

Industry

Wipro Makes Bold Move After Lagging Behind Infosys, Cognizant

Wipro Targets Growing GCC Market Wipro is getting ready to start a new Global Capability Center (GCC) service to help global companies set up and grow their offices in India. The plan follows what other big firms like Infosys and Cognizant are already doing in this space. Wipro will use the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model—helping clients […]

Apr 14, 2025

Industry

Cognizant Eyes India’s Top Four IT Services Companies by 2027

Cognizant targets a return to the top tier of India’s IT services sector by 2027. At its annual investor meeting, CEO Ravi Kumar outlined the company’s ambition to join India’s top four IT firms — currently TCS, Infosys, HCL Technologies, and Wipro — by improving revenue, market share, large deal wins, and margin growth. Once […]

Apr 10, 2025

Hiring

Cognizant India: Hiring for Internship, Entry-Level and Other Roles

Cognizant India is actively hiring for various Internships, entry-level, and other roles across multiple locations. The company is looking to strengthen its workforce by onboarding fresh talent and experienced professionals in diverse domains. This recruitment drive includes both internship and entry-level positions as well as lateral hires, offering opportunities for candidates at different stages of […]

Apr 3, 2025

Appointments

Cognizant Appoints Sailaja Josyula as Global Head – GCC Service Line

Cognizant, a leading global IT services company, has announced the appointment of Sailaja Josyula as the Global Head of its Global Capability Center (GCC) Service Line. Based in Hyderabad, Sailaja will lead the definition and execution of Cognizant’s GCC strategy. Surya Gummadi, President of Americas at Cognizant, expressed confidence in Sailaja’s leadership. She stated, “Sailaja […]

Apr 2, 2025

Technology

Cognizant AI Strategy: 12,000 Roles Optimized, 14,000 Employees Return

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has made significant strides in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize its workforce. The company’s AI-driven initiatives have freed up 12,000 roles, enabling teams to accomplish more with fewer personnel. At the same time, Cognizant has seen 14,000 former employees rejoin the firm. This trend highlights […]

Mar 29, 2025

Industry

Cognizant to Build 14-Acre AI Learning Hub in Chennai

Cognizant, a global leader in technology and professional services, has announced its ambitious plan to establish a 14-acre immersive AI learning center at its Siruseri campus in Chennai, India. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to train 100,000 individuals annually in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, marking a significant step in the company’s commitment to talent […]

Mar 22, 2025

Industry

Cognizant, Wipro Lead the Shift to Asset-Light Business Models

Several leading companies in India are adopting asset-light business models, putting expansive IT campuses up for sale. This reflects a strategy to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and adapt to evolving workforce dynamics, including the rise of remote and hybrid work models. The asset-light approach involves reducing ownership of fixed assets, such as real estate, […]

Mar 17, 2025

Compensation

Cognizant Rewards Employees with Highest Bonuses in Three Years

Cognizant, a global leader in IT services and consulting, has begun distributing bonus letters to eligible employees for the year 2024. This announcement comes as a significant morale booster for the workforce, with bonus payouts ranging between 85% and 115% of the target amount. The company has also confirmed that these payouts represent the highest […]

Mar 12, 2025