Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,723 total reviews)
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Ravi Kumar S

61% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Cognizant has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 120,723 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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121K reviews
4.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

All good and we can manager our life correclty.

Cons

Little micromanagement is there in some teams.

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you have been able to manage your personal and professional life well, as balance and flexibility are important to us. We also acknowledge your feedback about micromanagement in some teams. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share their views on leadership approach, communication and team dynamics. These insights are reviewed seriously by our HR team and leadership to help create healthier and more trusting work environments. Your perspective highlights how day to day management styles can shape the overall experience.
4.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great for freshers to build network

Cons

There is no growth, choice of choosing project is not with freshers

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found Cognizant to be a good place for freshers to build their professional network, as early connections and collaboration can play an important role in shaping a career. We also understand your concern about limited growth opportunities and not having much choice in project allocation early on. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on career growth, project alignment and leadership support. These insights are reviewed carefully by our HR teams and leadership to help improve transparency and development pathways. Your feedback highlights important aspects of the early career journey that deserve continued focus. We appreciate you taking the time to share this perspective.
5.0
May 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best work culture, technological diversity

Cons

You need to find good team

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Cognizant Response
3w
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you valued the work culture and the technological diversity, as these are important elements of the environment we aim to create for our associates. We also understand your point that finding the right team can significantly shape the overall experience. We want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on leadership, team dynamics and support. These inputs help us work toward more consistent experiences across projects and teams. Your perspective highlights the importance of strong team alignment in making work truly fulfilling.
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