Certification Based on Cognizant's "Exceptional Employee
Offerings," Including Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Learning and
Development, and Strong Culture
LONDON and SYDNEY, Feb. 23,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has been named
a Top Employer in Europe for 2017
in seven European countries: Belgium, Germany, the
Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom by the Top Employers Institute.
Cognizant was also certified this year in Australia.
The Institute's annual research recognises leading employers
around the world that provide an outstanding work environment,
develop and nurture talent, and continuously optimise employment
practices. The Institute cited Cognizant's excellence for
organisation-wide talent management, particularly its workforce
planning and the quality of its onboarding processes. The Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK received especially
high marks for their efficient and effective evaluation of
onboarding processes, and the introduction of local buddy
programmes.
Overall, Cognizant was acknowledged for its education and
development, and effectiveness in boosting employees' competencies.
The company's leadership development ranked highly, including its
employee review and rating competency methods and development
modules tailored towards the needs of specific job
responsibilities. Cognizant was also rated highly for its career
and succession planning, culture of ethics and integrity, and
strong organisational values. In addition, Cognizant stood out for
the European implementation of its well-being programme.
"It is an honour to be certified as a Top Employer 2017 in both
Europe and Australia," said Santosh Thomas, President, Global Growth
Markets, Cognizant. "We are committed to providing a workplace
culture that allows our associates to excel and grow both
personally and professionally. As a result, we continue to recruit
the best and brightest talent. We are very pleased that, as in
prior years, the Top Employer Institute has recognised this
commitment and our success in providing an outstanding
workplace."
"Optimal employee conditions ensure that people can develop
themselves personally and professionally," says David Plink, CEO, Top Employers Institute. "Our
comprehensive research concluded that Cognizant provides an
outstanding employment environment, and offers a wide range of
creative initiatives, from secondary benefits and working
conditions, to performance-management programmes that are well
thought out, and truly aligned with the culture of their
company."
About Top Employers Institute
The Top Employers Institute globally certifies excellence in the
conditions that employers create for their people. Optimal employee
conditions ensure that people develop themselves personally and
professionally. This in turn enables companies to grow and to
develop, always. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, the company, previously known as the CRF
Institute, has recognised Top Employers around the world since
1991. Recognition as a Top Employer enables companies to stand out
as employers of choice. This is beneficial for all stakeholders,
and in particular their current and prospective employees. Being
certified provides companies with the opportunity to celebrate
their achievements and to reinforce the role of the HR environment
in the business.
About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading
professional services companies, transforming clients' business,
operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique
industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build
and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in
the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 230 on the Fortune 500 and is
consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at
www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.
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