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Cognizant Reviews

based on 47k reviews
Updated 18 Dec, 2024

Overall Rating

3.8/5
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Category Ratings

3.7

Skill development

3.6

Company culture

3.6

Work-Life balance

3.6

Job Security

3.4

Work Satisfaction

3.4

Salary & Benefits

3.1

Promotions/Appraisal

Cognizant is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 47k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Cognizant is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 47k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.

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Is Cognizant a good place to work for?
The experience of working at any company can vary based on factors like team, manager, role, company policy etc. However, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 from over 47k employee reviews, it's clear that most employees have an average experience working at Cognizant. Skill development holds the highest rating at 3.7, while career growth is rated the lowest amongst all factors at 3.1. Read reviews about skill development and career growth on AmbitionBox.
Does Cognizant pay their employees well?
According to AmbitionBox reviews, Cognizant employees rate their salary and benefits at 3.4 out of 5, based on 47k reviews. The rating reflects an average level of satisfaction among employees regarding compensation and benefits, indicating that while employees find the compensation and benefits acceptable, there is room for improvement in these areas. You can know more about Cognizant salaries here and to read reviews specifically about salary and benefits at Cognizant, click here.
How is the work culture at Cognizant?
Work culture at Cognizant is rated 3.6 out of 5 by 47k employees on AmbitionBox, indicating an average environment. Work culture encompasses aspects like collaboration, support, and overall employee satisfaction. The rating reflects that while some aspects of the work culture are satisfactory, there is room for improvement in certain areas. To read reviews specifically about work culture at Cognizant, click here.
How is the job security at Cognizant?
Based on 47k reviews on AmbitionBox, Cognizant employees rate job security at 3.6 out of 5. This average rating suggests that while many employees feel reasonably secure in their roles, there may be some concerns or uncertainties. To read reviews about job security at Cognizant, click here.
Is work from home available at Cognizant?
According to AmbitionBox, 10% of Cognizantemployees work from home permanently, 22% work from the office, and 68% follow a hybrid model, based on 4.6k reviews in the last 6 months. This reflects a flexible approach to work arrangements. To read reviews specifically about work-life balance at Cognizant, click here.
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Work Policy at Cognizant

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Workplace policy may vary based on Department, Designation and Location.

based on 4.6k reviews in last 6 months

Hybrid

Hybrid

68%

3 days/week from office

49%

2 days/week from office

12%

Other hybrid work policies

7%

Work from office

Work from office

22%
Permanent work from home

Permanent work from home

10%

Gender Based Ratings at Cognizant

based on 44.5k reviews
3.9
Rated by 15k Women

Rated 3.7 for Skill Development and 3.7 for Company Culture

women
3.8
Rated by 29.5k Men

Rated 3.7 for Skill Development and 3.6 for Work-Life Balance

men

Working Days at Cognizant

based on 47k reviews
Monday to Friday
87%
Rotational Shift
8%
Monday to Saturday
3%
Alternate Saturday off
1%
Other
1%

Work Timings at Cognizant

based on 47k reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 7pm)
Strict (9am - 6pm)
66%
4%
3%
27% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings at Cognizant

based on 47k reviews
Day shift
Night shift
73%
27%

Business Travel at Cognizant

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No travel
70%
Within city
21%
Within country
5%
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4%
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