Top Employers Institute Certification Recognizes Excellence
in Cognizant's Business Values and People, Leadership, and Career
Strategies
TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant
(Nasdaq: CTSH) has been named a Top Employer 2021 in 17 countries
globally by the Top Employers Institute, an authority on
recognizing excellence in people practices in the workplace.
Cognizant was once again certified as a Top Employer in
Australia, Belgium, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Lithuania, the
Netherlands, Norway,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, and the UK. For the first
time, Cognizant was also certified as a Top Employer in
Argentina and Mexico. For Europe, the company received regional
certification for the 7th consecutive year.
In Lithuania and Germany, Cognizant was also ranked by the
Institute as the No. 1 and No. 14 employer in country,
respectively.
In all countries, Cognizant particularly excelled in three
categories:
- Steer: considers business, people, and leadership
strategies (Cognizant rated at 97% vs. the benchmark of 92%);
- Develop: looks at learning, performance, and career
management (93% vs. the benchmark of 83%);
- Unite: reviews a company's emphasis on specific business
values, ethics, integrity, and sustainability (92% vs. a benchmark
of 86%), as well as its diversity and inclusion programs (88% vs. a
benchmark of 76%).
"We are very pleased to be recognized again by the Top Employers
Institute for our commitment and success in providing an
outstanding workplace, and for having expanded our certification
from 15 to 17 countries globally," said Becky Schmitt, Executive Vice President and
Chief People Officer, Cognizant. "To remain a client-centric
company, we continue to be an employee-centric company. We are
committed to investing in and providing an environment where our
associates can grow and thrive in their careers, while providing
exceptional service for our clients."
"Despite the challenging year that organizations around the
globe have experienced, Cognizant has continued to demonstrate the
power of putting its people first in the workplace," said
David Plink, CEO, Top Employers
Institute. "We are proud to make this year's announcement and
congratulate Cognizant, which has been certified in a number of
countries through the Top Employers Institute program."
The Institute's annual research recognizes leading employers
around the world that excel in offering outstanding employee
conditions, developing and nurturing talent through all levels of
the organization, and striving to continuously optimize employment
practices. The program has certified and recognized more than 1,600
Top Employers in 120 countries across five continents since it was
established 30 years ago.
About Top Employers Institute
Top Employers Institute
is the global authority on recognizing excellence in People
Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world
of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Program,
participating companies can be validated, certified and recognized
as an employer of choice. Established 30 years ago, Top Employers
Institute has certified over 1,600 organizations in 120
countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact
the lives of over 7 million employees globally.
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 194 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.
For further information, contact:
U.S.:
Jodi
Sorensen
jodi.sorensen@cognizant.com
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Europe:
Nicole
Daniel
nicole.daniel@cognizant.com
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Asia-Pacific:
Harsh
Kabra
harsh.kabra@cognizant.com
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