Toxic environment led to mental health struggles - Team Lead Cognizant Employee Review

In 2023, I started working for Enovis when the project was being managed by Cognizant Hyderabad. I joined as a Team Leader after successfully clearing five rounds of interviews. With over eight years of experience, I was hired to support a client I had previously worked with in 2017 while employed at Genpact Jaipur. Initially, I was excited about the opportunity. However, after joining, I experienced an unprofessional work environment where I was frequently judged for personal choices unrelated to my job, including not smoking or drinking. Despite being hired for a leadership role, I was often denied proper training, assigned responsibilities below my designation, excluded from important discussions, and subjected to repeated personal remarks regarding my appearance and lifestyle. Later, I was transferred to Cognizant Bangalore, where I observed a tightly connected management network that appeared to prioritize internal group dynamics over merit, capability, and employee development. The continuous stress, lack of support, and workplace treatment eventually affected my mental well-being to the extent that I sought professional medical assistance. Based on medical advice, I resigned from the organization in 2024. Recently, I learned that the Enovis project is no longer associated with Cognizant and is now being managed independently by Enovis from its office at Gowra Palladium, Hyderabad. Reflecting on my experience, I felt it was important to share an honest account of the challenges I faced and the impact they had on both my professional growth and personal well-being.