Thrive with our collaborative, caring team
Across geographies, our associates are united by our shared vision and values
Our entrepreneurial spirit
We work together to anticipate, innovate and advise our clients on the next groundbreaking solution. And when we’re not engineering modern businesses through intuition, we’re improving lives by volunteering in our local communities, fostering inclusion through our Affinity Groups and so much more. We don’t just dream of a better way—we make it happen!
Our purpose and values guide us
Our core values form the bedrock of our culture and define how we work together to serve our clients and each other.
Work as one
We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths to win as a team.
Raise the bar
We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
Dare to innovate
We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what’s possible.
Do the right thing
We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
Own it
We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues and community.
Nurturing a culture of belonging
Cognizant Affinity Groups bring together associates who share common interests, backgrounds and experiences. They are community spaces for members and allies to celebrate diversity and support one another on their professional journeys. More than 30% of our workforce around the world participate in our vibrant Affinity Groups!
BLING
The Black, Latin and Indigenous Affinity Group (BLING) nurtures the interests, aspirations and career progression of Cognizant’s ethnically and culturally diverse talent, thereby cultivating a supportive and inclusive community with equal opportunities for all.
Embrace
Embrace promotes workplace practices in which all associates can be their authentic selves at work and grow to their full potential. Embrace supports a strong community of LGBTQ+ associates and allies.
Pan-Asian Group
The Pan-Asian Group fosters a safe environment for open dialog, provides resources to the community for career growth and leadership development, celebrates Pan-Asian heritage, and much more.
Race Equality Network
The Race Equality Network (REN) empowers, represents and improves the experience of ethnic minority associates. REN is active in countries across EMEA, APJ and LATAM to support their ethnic minority groups where their needs may differ from BLING and Pan-Asian Group.
Unite
Unite provides a community and resources for associates with disabilities, caregivers and allies. Unite's membership with the National Organization on Disability emphasizes building a world of opportunity for people with disabilities to enjoy.
Veterans Network
The Veterans Network is led by veterans who have transitioned from the military to the corporate setting. Through our Veterans Network, we hire and help transition service members, veterans and military families.
Women Empowered
Women Empowered (WE) is committed to recruiting and expanding career opportunities for all women across our organization. WE provides career growth and leadership development opportunity while building a community of women focused on the technology industry.
Working Families
The Working Families group provides families a place to provide resources, share experiences and voice support for all types of families at Cognizant. The group helps associates find ways to effectively manage challenges often faced and feel more empowered and positive.
Our associates share their experience
Our culture has been recognized
- Forbes: World's Best Employer 2024
- Top Employer: Across 13 countries in 2024
- LinkedIn: Top Companies to Grow Your Career 2024 (India)
- India Workplace Equality Index: Gold employer for LGBT+ inclusion
