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Microsoft Division Layoffs Following Acquisition by Cognizant

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
100
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
100 OF 340,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Redmond, Washington, USA.

Department affected: Software Development.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Following the acquisition of a division from Microsoft, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has laid off approximately 100 employees in Redmond, Washington. The layoffs were a result of restructuring efforts after the acquisition, which aimed to streamline operations and integrate the new team into Cognizant's existing framework. Affected employees were primarily from the software development department, highlighting the challenges faced during the transition. This move reflects Cognizant's strategy to optimize its workforce and adapt to changing market demands.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 100 jobs affecting its Software Development team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 16 layoff events at Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 28,100 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 100 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Technology · 340,100 employees
16
EVENTS TRACKED
104K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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