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Cognizant Layoffs Linked to Microsoft Deal Fallout

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
300
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
300 OF 340,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: null.

Department affected: null.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation has laid off approximately 300 employees as a result of a controversial deal with Microsoft. The layoffs were prompted by dissatisfaction from former Microsoft employees regarding the partnership, which has been described as detrimental. This move reflects ongoing challenges within the tech industry and the impact of strategic decisions on workforce stability. The layoffs occurred on October 1, 2023, highlighting the immediate consequences of the deal. Cognizant's decision underscores the complexities of corporate partnerships and their effects on employment.

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 300 jobs affecting its null team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 340,100 people Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation employs.

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

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Anonymous by default. Be kind — people reading this may be going through it right now.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation cut 300 jobs on October 1, 2023. What did this look like from the inside — which teams, how much notice, what severance was offered? You can post anonymously below.

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