Cognizant reviews

3.1

54% would recommend to a friend

(82,686 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

38% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 82,686 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cognizant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.7 stars).

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83K reviews
3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global exposure: Strong presence in North America and Europe, with diverse client industries. Learning opportunities: Access to certifications, training, and domain shifts. Digital focus: Heavy investment in AI, cloud, automation, and analytics. Work culture: Collaborative teams, structured processes, and internal mobility. Competitive pay: Salaries and benefits aligned with industry standards.

Cons

Work-life balance: Can be challenging in certain projects with tight deadlines. Job security concerns: Periodic restructuring and layoffs in some geographies. Client dependency: Heavy reliance on large clients, which can affect stability. Career progression pace: Promotions may feel slower compared to startups or niche firms.

4.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent work environment, The leader ship management give a full hand to own the responsibility and roles. A good compensation, timely bonus and many more reward and recognition.

Cons

Lack of opportunity on the onsite. The vertical and horizontal business unit doesn't co-operate to each other and that impact on individual associates. Most of the onsite roles are captured by Vertical business unit holders, even in the Technical space.

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