Cognizant acquisition has been by far the worst experience - leadership seems clueless/helpless - Supervisor Cognizant Employee Review

1.0
Jul 24, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

For exempt, unlimited PTO, casual dress (jeans), pretty solid work/life balance I wish I had more to rave about but it is pretty mediocre at best, definitely nothing to write home about. Feels like people here are pretty much content or maybe just fatigued with how disorganized we are and the state of affairs we are in so it doesn't seem like anyone is fighting to change (this is not a pro, just filling up the character space). The PTO is pretty much the big pro and you can wear jeans.

Cons

I can't begin to describe how horrendous the Cognizant acquisition has been - the communication has been abhorrent, nobody in our part of the business (i.e., TriZetto) had any clue what's going on - nobody knows where to get information from or who to contact for answers, we are literally left to fumble through new systems and processes without any explanation or understanding of how to use them. Not exaggerating, we just went 4 months without being able to hire a single person because nobody (including our CEO and senior executives) had a clue how to push requisitions through all of the approval processes. It really has been so disappointing and honestly feels like we're on an island because there is no one available to support our company. All of the IT support is in India so you can't understand anything over the phone, it's just a mess.

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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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