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Cognizant
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Software Development Department
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Work-life balance depends on project to project. Some project follow great work culture while others not. Very less rewards and recognition. Rarely appreciated for your efforts.
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Nothing is there to like about cognizant, 10 hrs in office is mandatory, no job security, not much hike.
1. 10 Hrs in office is mandatory. 2. No job security. 3. Not much hike. 4. Office politics.
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
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Very difficult to get promotion in cognizant. Work life balance is very bad. Work culture is very bad
Boring
Work timings: Strict Timings
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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IT Consulting Department
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Learning and nothing else.
No job security is here..they suddenly release you from project and you will not get project. Bench period is very bad. After some days Hr will terminate you.
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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Software Development Department
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I appreciate the collaborative environment at Cognizant, where learning and sharing knowledge are highly encouraged. The company offers plenty of growth opportunities and exposure to diverse technologies, such as Salesforce and more, which helps in continuous skill development. Also I became GenC next here right after one year and got all the timely increments and promotions.
While Cognizant offers a lot of growth opportunities, the fast-paced environment can sometimes lead to high work pressure, and balancing multiple projects can be challenging. Additionally, the communication between teams could be improved for smoother project coordination.
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
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Software Development Department
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No work life balance at all and management is not good.
Lack of work life balace they have policy of 10 hrs working on top of that management is asking to work more than that. Other MNC companies in the market have 9 hrs working
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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IT Support Department
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: 1. **Diverse Opportunities:** Cognizant offers a range of projects across various industries, which can help employees gain diverse experience and develop new skills. 2. **Career Growth:** The company emphasizes professional development with training programs, certifications, and career advancement opportunities. 3. **Global Presence:** Working with clients and teams around the world provides a broad perspective and the chance to engage in international projects. 4. **Work-Life Balance:** Many employees find that Cognizant promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements. 5. **Innovative Environment:** The company encourages innovation and stays at the forefront of technology trends, offering employees the chance to work on cutting-edge projects. 6. **Supportive Culture:** Cognizant often promotes a collaborative and supportive work environment, fostering teamwork and mutual respect. These aspects contribute to a positive work experience for many employees at Cognizant....Read More
1. **Workload and Pressure:** Some employees may experience high workloads and pressure, especially during peak project phases or tight deadlines. 2. **Bureaucracy:** In large organizations like Cognizant, navigating bureaucratic processes and hierarchies can sometimes be challenging and slow. 3. **Career Advancement:** There can beconcerns about the pace of career progression and the need for clearer pathways for promotions and role changes. 4. **Compensation and Benefits:** Employees might feel that compensation and benefits could be more competitive compared to industry standards. 5. **Work-Life Balance:** Despite efforts to promote balance, some roles may still involve long hours or demanding schedules that impact work-life balance. 6. **Management Variability:** Experiences with management can vary widely, with some employees finding their interactions with leaders less supportive or effective than desired. These aspects can vary by individual experience and specific role within the company....Read More
Work policy: 2 days/week from office
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Software Development Department
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If joined as a fresher then too many learning opportunities will be there. If worked hard and learned all necessary skills as a fresher then environment will remain good.
If joined as a fresher and didn't developed necessary skills then layoff is fixed. Project interviews will be tough. Some manager will own you whereas some projects and people of projects are actually good. So it's like 50/50.
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
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Work Life Balance. But still it depends on the project you are working on.
No Job Security. No flexibility within the management and reportee...incompetent/worst HR and Management,Worst project allocation process.
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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Software Development Department
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Very good
Nothing it’s is very good
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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Software Development Department
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The remote/hybrid work. Good team.
No hikes , no promotions.
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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Software Development Department
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Nothing, all are good at cognizant.
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.
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IT Support Department
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It’s nice experience overall I learnt a lot here.
Clarity of queries related to travel allowance, lack of transparency of many doubts.
Work policy: 2 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Flexible Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Non Voice Department
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The job role is fine.
Work culture is not good at all all, full of toxicity and politics. I was a fresher and my first experience is not good. I would never refer someone to work here atleast not a fresher.
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Service Delivery Department
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Well it's a very good place to loose your mind and and peace. With the best 10 hours work culture and no benefits. And the best thing is the ratings they give depends on their personal choice and mood and the best part is once the rating is given it cannot be disputed. And unexpected promotions which will be given to others. Eg if A works hard B will get the promotion. Based on favouritism.
Hmmm. .... Everything. There is no help nor there is any support all are busy with their targets and targets and targets.
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Software Development Department
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Cognizant has hybrid work model, which is good for employees.
Cognizant bench policy is bad, they give less days to get yourself into a project. Also salary hike is low.
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City, Travel Within Country.
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Technology / IT Department
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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.
Salary is lower compared to other firms.
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work timings: Flexible Timings
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Quality Assurance and Testing Department
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Not a good transport facility service. Job security is also not there. Very short term projects. In most of the projects, the case is like one person has to do job of 3 people. If there is requirement of 3 people then they will assign all those task to single person. In terms of hike, even if we work harder and show our appreciations still they will say budget issue. No proper growth here. One common thing in all IT sector is that you will be valuable only if there is some work. If not then no one really cares. You are on your own. So be ready for anything guys.. be prepared always to crack interviews at any time....Read More
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City.
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Operations Department
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Work culture is excellent. Mixed culture makes it really good work environment. Free hand in New Projects for getting new profile.
Salary as per industry standards is less, Increment as per previous followups has not been great. But favouritism plays it's part.
Work policy: For now WFH
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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DBA / Data warehousing Department
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We can access to lot of learning platforms and also opportunity in CTS as its big firm.
This review is with respect to team of which I was part of. There was no work life balance. Rotational shifts.
Work policy: 3 days/week from office
Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Software Development Department
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Good resources for upgrading the skills. Good scope in projects.
No proper work-life balance. If the team is good then you have proper work - life balance otherwise no proper work-life balance.
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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IT Infrastructure Services Department
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They don't have proper training facilities and blame candidates for bad results Specialy genc hr Manoj and maya kumari team for mental pressure and giving wrong information to candidate and later making them mad Idiots
Work days: Rotational Shift (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This is a desk job.
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Finance Department
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I like working in Cognizant, I won’t say this is best place to work, but if you are looking for settle or tired of weird culture or any issue. This company is better then those.
Here Manager literally owns the company, straight forward rule, you have do everything that your manager says, to manager and get progress. Variable and Bonus get cut down to 20-30% only. Even if you perform the best.
Work policy: 2 days/week from office
Work days: Monday to Friday (Strict Timings)
Work related travel: This job involves Travel Within City, Travel Within Country.
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