Testing Services - Feedback - Associate - Projects Cognizant Employee Review

4.0
Oct 13, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

* Performance Recognition - If you perform well, you would be recognized * Management - The management is willing to give a patient hearing for your concerns. But concrete action may or may not happen :-) * Onsite Opportunities - Lots of onsite opportunities in US, UK, LATAM and APAC * Working Environment - Overall a good working environment with supportive colleagues * Flexible timings

Cons

* Resource Management - Skills of employees are not taken into consideration while mapping them to projects * Project Management - Improper risk forecasting * Package - For lateral hires, pay is higher than those who are working with same exp in Cognizant * For Campus hires, difference in pay package is very less for pass outs of different years. For example - The difference in pay for 2005 and 2006 batch is minimal

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5.0
Jul 18, 2026
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Pros

Promotes great flexibility with hybrid work options that support a healthy personal life. Fosters a collaborative environment where team members and management genuinely support your success.

Cons

Varies by project, meaning your workload heavily depends on the client you are assigned to.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None, run dont even consider them

Cons

"India-first mentality." The company says it wants to work with people across the Americas and Europe, but many decisions still seem to follow an Indian way of operating without properly considering local labor laws, regulations, and workplace expectations. There are serious concerns about job stability. The company frequently praises itself for creating employment opportunities, but at the same time, it appears to be bringing more employees from India into U.S. roles while letting go of people from the Americas and Europe who have contributed to the company. This creates uncertainty and raises questions about the company's commitment to its existing workforce. Every meeting seems to be focused on AI : AI this, AI that, AI everywhere. Employees are constantly asked to complete AI related training and adapt to AI initiatives, while at the same time letting people go so they can afford AI. Compensation is another area that needs improvement. After my contributions and time with the company, my last salary increase was only $20, which felt extremely discouraging and showed a lack of appreciation for employees' efforts.

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