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Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Culture
Cognizant Technology Solutions Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Cognizant Technology Solutions' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
C+Meetings
C+Outlook
C+Team
C+Work Culture
C+Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brian Humphries
69 /100
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Diversity at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Cognizant Technology Solutions have rated Team, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Cognizant Technology Solutions eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-11
Cognizant Technology Solutions employees are -11% more likely to recommend Cognizant Technology Solutions as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Working at Cognizant Technology Solutions is rated below average by 1056 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cognizant Technology Solutions employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Cognizant Technology Solutions’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Cognizant Technology Solutions was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cognizant Technology Solutions
C
Overall Company Culture at Cognizant Technology Solutions is rated C
Last updated 2 months ago
Bottom
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Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cognizant Technology Solutions Employee Reviews
Out of 882 Cognizant Technology Solutions employee reviews, 66% were positive. The remaining 34% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cognizant Technology Solutions improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 66% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 34% |
Positive Reviews From Cognizant Technology Solutions Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?great, decisive and awesome, great thinkers
- What are some of the best things about your team?diversity, personalities, wide range of backgrounds.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?affordable healthcare coverage and great plans
Constructive Feedback From Cognizant Technology Solutions Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?I think religion space in pray of the God
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Growth in salary and update
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Management has to be exchanged. HR should listen to complaints about bullying by bosses. The workplace itself is very bad for health and painful, also because of lack of ergonomic adjustment of the desks, an assessment was promissed to come months ago nothing happened.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Information
Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Overview
Cognizant Technology Solutions provides IT, consulting and BPO services.
Cognizant Technology Solutions was founded in 1994 and its current CEO is Brian Humphries. Since its inception 32 years ago, Cognizant Technology Solutions has grown to 233000 employees.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Mission, Vision & Values
Cognizant Technology Solutions Mission Statement
Cognizant's single-minded mission is to dedicate our business process and technology innovation know-how, deep industry expertise and worldwide resources to working together with clients to make their businesses stronger.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Values
- Transparency
- Passion
- Empowerment
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Our Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives primarily focus on the key areas—including people, the environment and corporate governance—where we believe Cognizant can have the greatest positive impact.
We focus on protecting and preserving the environment in which we live and work, while delivering meaningful cost savings from greater energy efficiency and waste reduction to benefit our company, clients and shareholders.
We apply the same innovative thinking and collaborative effort to environmental sustainability programs that we do to solving clients’ business challenges.
| Headquarter | 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard Teaneck, NJ 07666 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cognizant.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | 1-201-801-0233 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CTHS |
| Jobs | cognizant.phenompeople.com/global/en |
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Competitors
Cognizant Technology Solutions competitors include Accenture, Insight, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), and Infosys. Cognizant Technology Solutions ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cognizant Technology Solutions compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Employees
Cognizant Technology Solutions has 233000 employees. 1056 employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions have reviewed Cognizant Technology Solutions across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 1056 Cognizant Technology Solutions employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions are not very pleased with their total compensation at Cognizant Technology Solutions, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions are generally satisfied with their team. 1056 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Cognizant Technology Solutions are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions believe the environment at Cognizant Technology Solutions is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cognizant Technology Solutions is comfortably fast. About 49% of the employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Cognizant Technology Solutions employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
78% of Cognizant Technology Solutions employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Cognizant Technology Solutions employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
65% of Cognizant Technology Solutions employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Cognizant Technology Solutions employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of Cognizant Technology Solutions employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Cognizant Technology Solutions - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cognizant Technology Solutions is that the company was prepared on their first day. Cognizant Technology Solutions employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 58% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cognizant Technology Solutions KPIs and OKRs
Cognizant Technology Solutions KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Marketing department and IT department, whilst employees in Operations and Engineering departments think their goals least clear. Out of 49 Cognizant Technology Solutions employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 28 have said yes.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO & Leadership
Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO - Brian Humphries
69 /100
Cognizant Technology Solutions’s CEO Brian Humphries started in this role in 2019. Brian’s approval rate is just above average, putting Brian in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Brian Humphries is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Cognizant Technology Solutions offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Brian is most liked by Native American employees and employees in the HR department. However, Hispanic or Latino employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cognizant Technology Solutions’s competitors, Brian Humphries ranks just above Infosys’s CEO Salil Parekh. With Brian’s leadership, Cognizant Technology Solutions employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Outlook. Brian was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Leadership
The Cognizant Technology Solutions Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Brian Humphries, Chief Financial Officer Karen McLoughlin, and President Rajeev Mehta
Brian Humphries CEO / President
Brian Humphries is a customer-centric, goal-oriented chief executive with diverse leadership experience, gained from... read more
Karen McLoughlin Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Karen A. McLoughlin has been the Chief Financial Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since... read more
Rajeev Mehta President
Mr. Rajeev Mehta, also known as Raj, has been the President of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since... read more
Ramakrishna Prasad Chintamaneni Executive Vice President and President of Global Industries & Consulting
Mr. Ramakrishna Prasad Chintamaneni has been an Executive Vice President and President of Global Industries & Consulting... read more
Dharmendra Kumar Sinha Executive Vice President and President of Global Client Services
Mr. Dharmendra Kumar Sinha has been an Executive Vice President and President of Global Client Services at Cognizant... read more
Joelle E. Quilla Senior Vice President of Legal
Joelle E. Quilla serves as Senior Vice President of Legal at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation.
Robert Telesmanic Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Robert Telesmanic has been Chief Accounting Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since January 2017... read more
Santosh Thomas Executive Vice President and President of Global Growth Markets
Mr. Santosh Thomas has been an Executive Vice President and President of Global Growth Markets at Cognizant Technology... read more
Sumithra Gomatam Executive Vice President and President of Digital Operations
Ms. Sumithra Gomatam has been an Executive Vice President and President of Digital Operations at Cognizant Technology... read more
Cognizant Technology Solutions Salaries
How much does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay?
How much do people at Cognizant Technology Solutions get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cognizant Technology Solutions is $114,831, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,757, or $50 per hour.
At Cognizant Technology Solutions, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,558 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $32,000 annually. Average Cognizant Technology Solutions salaries by department include: Marketing at $103,427, Legal at $101,698, HR at $147,250, and Operations at $129,252. Half of Cognizant Technology Solutions salaries are above $105,757.
514 employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1591 ratings) while 495 employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 526 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cognizant Technology Solutions employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 126 salary records from Cognizant Technology Solutions employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $80k | $80k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$114,831*
Average Compensation
$105,757*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Salaries by City
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cognizant Technology Solutions
Diverse employees at Cognizant Technology Solutions score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Cognizant Technology Solutions in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cognizant Technology Solutions across various culture dimensions.
Discovering the best solutions for our clients stems from diversity. ,,Cognizant is committed to supporting gender diversity across the workplace, leveling the playing field for women in tech careers around the world. We are proud of our ongoing progress. Learn why Forbes had named Cognizant to its list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019.”,,
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Cognizant Technology Solutions PTO
Cognizant Technology Solutions' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Cognizant Technology Solutions' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 15% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cognizant Technology Solutions' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Cognizant Technology Solutions Careers
Cognizant Technology Solutions Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Cognizant Technology Solutions applied for 12978 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 6% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Cognizant Technology Solutions unveil that 777 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 191 were withdrawn by Cognizant Technology Solutions after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Cognizant Technology Solutions has a total of 233000 employees
12978
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (12009 out of 12978)
- <1% Denied (1 out of 12978)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (777 out of 12978)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (191 out of 12978)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Cognizant Technology Solutions on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
IT | 12% | |
Product | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 15% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 5% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Atlanta | 3% | |
Washington | 2% | |
Other | 71% |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Cognizant Technology Solutions' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Cognizant Technology Solutions? Employees are not so happy at Cognizant Technology Solutions and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Cognizant Technology Solutions employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 53% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Engineering
Marketing
Operations
IT
Very Difficult14%
Somewhat Difficult14%
Not Difficult58%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships14%
Answered by 7 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult34%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Marketing Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships100%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Very Difficult14%
Somewhat Difficult29%
Not Difficult14%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships43%
Answered by 7 IT Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cognizant Technology Solutions
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions address?
Cognizant Technology Solutions location is at 500 Frank W. Burr Boulevard
Who is the CEO of Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Cognizant Technology Solutions CEO is Brian Humphries, their score by employees is 69
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions eNPS?
The eNPS for Cognizant Technology Solutions is -11
What is Cognizant Technology Solutions revenue?
Cognizant Technology Solutions revenue is $15B
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Cognizant Technology Solutions?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 225k
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