freshers opportunities Stories - India News Latest news from India and around the world. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:33:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://india-news.com.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/cropped-favicon-32x32.png freshers opportunities Stories - India News 32 32 Cognizant https://india-news.com.in/kaagnijentt-cognizant/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:33:13 +0000 https://india-news.com.in/kaagnijentt-cognizant/ Cognizant plans to lay off up to 15,000 employees globally, emphasizing AI's role in transforming IT jobs. Fresh graduates may find new opportunities.

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]]> Cognizant plans to lay off up to 15,000 employees globally on May 6, 2026. The layoffs primarily impact India. This shift reflects the growing influence of AI in the IT sector.

Key facts:

  • India is expected to bear the brunt of the layoffs.
  • Cognizant has launched ‘Project Leap’ as part of its AI hiring strategy.
  • The layoffs are a shock for IT employees but a celebration for freshers.

The company is facing significant workforce reductions amid an AI-driven hiring strategy. These changes signal a shift in traditional IT job structures. Fresh graduates may find new opportunities as Cognizant embraces AI technologies.

Officials have not detailed the exact timeline for the layoffs. The focus on Project Leap indicates a strategic pivot towards automation and efficiency.

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