Cognizant Information Technology Recruiter Reviews

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Work culture and job security

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Salary is to less compared with other organisations. No proper hikes

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Auto Promotion seems to be a good thing however, I didn't get it as I am completely 2 years with organization

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No HR representative transperancy to contact, I thought that every employee tries to avoid the risk from doing the task

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Its completely dependent on the Manager you are reporting to, but ideally the evironment is not great. The senior managment doesn't know how to lead by example. They are trying to enfore work, they are in frenzy

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Senior management isn't great. They are just reacting to different situations, but ideally no proper governance.

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Ample of learning opportunities if you are willing to take it. Good work life balance in general. Good culture. Leadership if open to hearing employees issues and support them as possible.

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Salary is lower compared to other firms.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work timings: Flexible Timings

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

No job security at all . You will be laid off without prior intimation. Toxic work culture

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No job security at all. You will be laid off at any time . Toxic work culture from higher management.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Cognizant provides good CTC to candidates.

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Extended working hours on almost daily basis. Sincere employees are overburdened with work while the insincere ones just enjoy. No time for self learning due to long working hours. Appraisal is based on office politics and not credibility.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within Country.

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Appraisal process is not good, too much expectation and no hike in return.

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Very less project in SAP and very small small account where job security is always in question

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Likes

Work life balance. They have multiple clients and projects.

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The appraisal process is not good. They are using the bell curve. That promotes mediocrity . They have multiple projects but they deploy you as per their convenience not as per your profile or preference.

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Cab Service is Good.

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I've been working since 2016 and joined Cognizant in 2021. I've had the worst experience of my entire Professional career working here. I was in Service Desk Department of TJX Project and the managers (esp. Sourav Singh & Mainak Sarkar) would misbehave with everyone at every instance. Same goes for SMEs (Sonali Menon & Manisha Kar).These guys didn't even had to crack an interview to get the positions all thanks to the Senior Associate Deepak Kumar Singh who turns blind eye at every atrocities employees face there. They run the project like a Gram Panchayat Office while discriminating on the basis of Religion and Caste....Read More

Work Details

Work policy: 3 days/week from office

Work days: Rotational Shift (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Likes

Work culture is good, work life balanceand work environment is good and job security and skills development

Dislikes

No hike for salaries

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.

Likes

Company culture is too chil & good ( depends on respective Project) Working hours are flexible Hybrid mode is followed

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Promotion policy is very worst that you can never seen in any organisation. The rules for promotion is very pathetic and also those Manager/ HR are not ready to give promotion even if we eligible. They will simply positioned to another cycles Job security is poor and termination will become a casual word in the organisation

Work Details

Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

Likes

The night shift allowance, 6th day allowance is better than some other organizations.

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Many things, toxic office politics, unpaid overtime, over-the-top cost-cutting practices, slow growth, biased ratings, code of conduct malpractice, biased regionalism, fraudulent HR practices etc.

Work Details

Work policy: 2 days/week from office

Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)

Work related travel: This is a desk job.

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Individual contributions are recognized through awards, bonuses, and public acknowledgment, creating a culture of appreciation The teamwork culture makes it easy to build relationships and work effectively across departments

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The company is transparent about career advancement opportunities, offering clear pathways for growth and promotion The company offers a variety of employee perks and discounts

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The company offers access to wellness programs designed to promote physical and mental wellbeing, ensuring employees can maintain a healthy worklife balance

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Competitive salary and generous benefits package. Regular workshops are just one example of the company’s dedication to providing employees with the tools they need for success, inside and outside the office

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Transparent leadership and an opendoor policy that encourages employees to share ideas, concerns, and feedback The nature of the projects keeps employees engaged and motivated, knowing their work is impactful and forwardthinking

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Clear and transparent communication on company performance and future goals.

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This company provides a solid foundation for recent graduates, with ample opportunities for growth and development With regular training sessions and access to skillbuilding resources, employees feel motivated and prepared to take on new challenges The company understands that employees have personal lives and provides flexibility to manage both professional and personal commitments effectively

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Positive Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their projects and responsibilities.