NextGen job cuts - Director Cognizant Employee Review

2.0
Sep 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people in the US to work with. Good benefits. Work from home.

Cons

The company has been so busy with restructuring and reorganization for many years that they lost the ability to stay competitive. Performance is irrelevant regarding cost savings and firing in the US. Top performers who did extraordinary things for the company were let go based on salary and location. All jobs are shifting back to India. They also lie about diversity. They promote women into high positions for the press but fire hundreds in the background, including single moms with kids. There are no ethical standards, and career progression is almost impossible.

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Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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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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