Cognizant reviews

3.6

69% would recommend to a friend

(120,766 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 120,766 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
5.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good scope to explore new technologies

Cons

Work life balance is not good

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Cognizant Response
1mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We are glad to hear that you found good scope to explore new technologies, especially over a long tenure, as continuous learning and staying relevant are important parts of growth. We also understand your concern about work life balance not meeting expectations. We know that sustained balance is essential, and experiences can vary based on project demands and delivery models. Feedback like this helps highlight where better planning and support are needed to create a healthier day to day experience. Your perspective reflects valuable long term insight and helps bring attention to areas that require focused improvement.
4.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learning opportunities Global exposure Work culture Job security Flexible policies

Cons

Salary growth Promotion policies Work-life balance Management support Employee morale

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Cognizant Response
1mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit this detailed review and share your long term experience with us. We are glad to hear that learning opportunities, global exposure, flexible policies, job security and the overall work culture have been meaningful parts of your journey, especially over more than a decade with the organisation. We also understand your concerns around salary growth, promotion policies, work life balance, management support and employee morale. We are consistently reviewing our pay structures to remain competitive and fair. We also want our employees to have the best experience at work, which is why we run regular surveys where associates can share feedback on leadership, growth, workload and recognition. These insights are shared by our HR teams and are taken seriously to drive improvement. Your feedback reflects deep experience and care for the organisation.
3.0
May 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company to start with before looking for other opportuniites

Cons

Additional benefits depend on your workflow

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Cognizant Response
1mo
Thank you for taking out your time to submit a review and share your experience. We appreciate you noting that Cognizant can be a good starting point, as early career exposure and foundational experience matter to many associates. We also understand your feedback that additional benefits can vary depending on workflow. Experiences can differ based on business needs, project structures and delivery models, and we recognise that this can influence how support and benefits are perceived across teams. Your perspective helps us better understand where consistency and clarity are important, especially for associates planning their longer term journey. Feedback like this supports ongoing conversations as we work to strengthen the overall experience and align it more closely with employee expectations.
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