At Cognizant, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging , therefore attracting and retaining talent with the skills and expertise needed to exceed our clients’ expectations.  We recognize that our people are our most important asset.  As a result, we strive to cultivate an inclusive work environment in which all employees feel valued, engaged, and have the opportunity to develop and succeed. 

Cognizant is committed to supporting gender diversity across the workplace, leveling the playing field for women in tech careers around the world. We are proud of our ongoing progress. Learn why Forbes had named Cognizant to its list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019.” 

Diversity and inclusion are critical components of our success as outlined in the Cognizant Agenda’s Bold Moves and Values: 
• Build a world-class diverse and inclusive team 
• Revitalize our brand and competitive positioning 
• Create conditions for everyone to thrive 
• Do the right thing, the right way 

Women Empowered (WE) Program – Global Women Empowered, or WE, elevates the experience of work for women and creates impact for the business. The group is committed to recruiting more women to positions at all levels throughout Cognizant, providing career growth and leadership development opportunities, and building a strong female-led community within the technology industry. The group is an important resource for women within Cognizant, offering mentoring and development resources, and is a key talent pool for all Cognizant lines of business and our clients.  

PROPEL – Flagship Women’s leadership development program that includes: 
- Amplifying leadership voice to lead with authenticity, intentionality, and purpose 
- Enhancing strategic business acumen by developing key leadership skills that influence career progression 
- Expanding leadership influence by strengthening and expanding networks 
- Building a community of high performing diverse talent that supports and celebrates one another 
 
Cognizant Returnship Programme A unique 12-week paid experience for talented technology professionals looking to restart their career after a break. The programme is focused on providing returners with a supportive environment, access to training, upskilling, mentorship, and other resources.  

Coaching and Mentoring – Multiple programs to facilitate mentoring and coaching at an individual & collective level to further elevate our leadership capabilities and build a culture of high performance.   
Flexi Work Policies – Flexi-time, part-time and sabbatical options if the nature of business permits. 
 
Through our exclusive Maternity Transition and Integration (MATRI) programme, we provide support to women employees during the three distinct phases of maternity lifecycle pre-maternity, maternity, and post-maternity and help them to make a seamless transition. This is further supported by the Care Nine Maternity Care program which includes a host of physical and emotional wellness sessions. 
 
Extended Maternity Leave – Options to extend the maternity leave.  
 
Insurance coverage - We also offer benefits to help our employees care for their families across generations, such as enabling extension of medical insurance coverage to parents or in-laws, a disabled sibling or unmarried sister.