Cognizant: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Sep 2024

Employment

Reignite your career at Cognizant after a professional pause

Sep 12, 2024

Cognizant Ambitious Hiring Spree Fresh Job Opportunities

Cognizant, a global technology and consulting company, is making waves in the Indian job market with...

Employment

Sep 9, 2024

Cognizant Ambitious Hiring Spree Fresh Job Opportunities

Cognizant to Sell Historic Chennai Headquarters Property

According to TOI report, Cognizant is planning to sell its prime property in Chennai, which has serv...

Industry

Aug 31, 2024

Cognizant to Sell Historic Chennai Headquarters Property

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Employee Benefits

Benefits improve employee value propositions. They help attract, retain, and motivate employees. Ove...

HR TECHNOLOGY

Aug 29, 2024

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Employee Benefits

Employment

Cognizant Walk-in Hiring, Freshers & Experience People Apply

Cognizant is hosting walk-in drives for freshers and experienced candidates across various roles. In Chennai, opportunities include Process Executive positions for BPO Non-Voice roles. In Hyderabad, the drive will feature Process Executive Voice roles and Content Review positions for freshers in BPO. These events offer a great chance to join a leading global technology company. […]

Aug 28, 2024

Movement

Cognizant Strategic Shift: Nambiar’s Exit, Varrier’s Dual Role

In a surprising turn of events, Rajesh Nambiar, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Cognizant India, has announced his resignation. Nambiar, who held this pivotal position for less than a year, is set to embark on a new journey—one that will significantly impact the Indian IT landscape. Meanwhile, Cognizant has swiftly appointed a successor to […]

Aug 22, 2024

Compensation

Cognizant Defends Competitive Entry-Level Pay for Engineers

IT giant, Cognizant Technology Solutions has responded to recent social media criticism regarding its entry-level salary packages, emphasizing that it offers competitive pay for fresh engineering graduates. The IT giant clarified that salaries for fresh engineers range from Rs 4 to 12 lakh annually, depending on the role, skill set, and industry certifications. The lower […]

Aug 19, 2024

Compensation

Cognizant criticized for low salary hikes, Inaugurates new office

Cognizant Technology Solutions is under scrutiny for offering meager salary hikes to its employees, following a four-month delay in the rollout. According to sources, the increments range from as low as 1% to a maximum of 5%, depending on employee performance ratings. Those with a rating of 3 have reportedly received a hike between 1% […]

Aug 17, 2024

Employment

Cognizant Q2: AI and Automation Boost Productivity and Efficiency

Yesterday, Aug 1, Nasdaq-listed Cognizant Technologies announced its April-June quarter, Q2 results for the financial year 2024. The company announced a Total headcount of 336,300, a decrease of 8,100 from Q1 2024 and a decrease of 9,300 from Q2 2023. Voluntary attrition on a trailing twelve-month basis was 13.6% as compared to 19.9% for the […]

Aug 2, 2024

Employment

Cognizant India’s Talent Hunt: 680+ Job Opportunities

Cognizant, a global leader in technology consulting and services, is making waves in the Indian job market. With over 680 job openings across various domains, the company in India is actively seeking talented individuals to join its dynamic workforce. The organization’s recruitment drive caters to diverse skill sets. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a […]

Jul 16, 2024

Industry

Cognizant resolves a lawsuit filed by Wipro regarding Jatin Dalal

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has recently reported the resolution of a lawsuit filed by Wipro Ltd. against its former Chief Financial Officer, Jatin Dalal. The settlement, which was detailed in a July 2, 2024, SEC filing, involves a payment of $505,087. This amount covers both the settlement itself and the legal expenses related to the case. Background of the Lawsuit In November, […]

Jul 10, 2024

Industry

Cognizant, Texas Dow Employees Credit Union Partner to Enhance Business Transformation

A multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has announced a new agreement with Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU), the largest credit union in Houston and the fourth largest in Texas, to accelerate its ‘Run the Business’ transformation journey. “TDECU is on a path of rapid growth and change, and we realize the need for […]

Jul 1, 2024

Industry

Cognizant & Cengage Group Extend Transformation Collaboration

A multinational information technology services and consulting company, Cognizant has announced the expansion of its relationship with Cengage Group, a global edtech company that supports millions of students each year, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Under this seven-year agreement, Cognizant will provide advanced technology services that are designed […]

Jun 27, 2024

Hiring

Cognizant India Hiring: 700+ jobs, including Trainee roles; Apply

Cognizant, a global leader in technology services and consulting, has announced a significant hiring initiative in India. This initiative aims to fill over 700 positions across various domains, including enticing opportunities for Trainees. The Trainee roles at Cognizant offer a dynamic platform for fresh graduates and entry-level professionals to kickstart their careers in the IT […]

Jun 21, 2024

Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant to Acquire Belcan to establish position in aerospace & defense

Cognizant has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Belcan, LLC (“Belcan”), a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners and a leading global supplier of Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) services, at a purchase price of approximately $1.3 billion in cash and stock, subject to customary adjustments. Belcan is an established player in ER&D that […]

Jun 11, 2024

Industry

Cognizant WorkNEXT Platform: Driving Reliability in Workplace IT

Cognizant is teaming up with Nexthink to transform enterprise digital experience operations with Cognizant’s WorkNEXT™ platform. Under the agreement, Cognizant will apply its deep expertise in digital workplace services and its portfolio of tools with Nexthink’s flagship product, Nexthink Infinity, to create a new joint offering, Cognizant WorkNEXT™ Workplace Intelligence. Designed to drive improved workplace outcomes […]

Jun 10, 2024