Cognizant Named in TIME World's Best Companies 2026 List

Cognizant extends its streak of global workplace and ethics accolades with a third straight inclusion in TIME’s World’s Best Companies list.

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Cognizant (CTSH) has been named to TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 list for the third consecutive year.

The ranking recognizes 1,000 top-performing companies worldwide for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency. TIME and Statista evaluated companies on three dimensions: employee satisfaction, based on survey data from more than 200,000 employees worldwide; revenue growth over the past three years for companies with revenues above 100 million USD; and sustainability transparency, covering environmental impact, social responsibility and governance practices.

This honor adds to Cognizant's recent accolades, including Great Place to Work certification in 31 countries and inclusion in Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies list.

Key Figures

Consecutive recognition: Third consecutive year Companies recognized: 1,000 companies Employee survey base: More than 200,000 employees +2 more

Consecutive recognition

Third consecutive year

TIME World's Best Companies list

Companies recognized

1,000 companies

TIME World's Best Companies 2026 list

Employee survey base

More than 200,000 employees

Employee satisfaction evaluation

Revenue threshold

Exceeding 100 million USD

Revenue-growth evaluation criterion

Great Place to Work certification

31 countries

Additional Cognizant recognition

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Company recognized for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency

TEANECK, N.J., Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) today announced that it has been named to TIME's list of World's Best Companies 2026 for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition identifies 1,000 top-performing companies that set the standard for employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency on a global stage.

TIME and Statista evaluated the World's Best Companies 2026 across three dimensions: employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability transparency. Employee satisfaction drew on survey data from more than 200,000 employees worldwide, incorporating both direct recommendations and peer evaluations. Revenue growth was assessed based on companies demonstrating growth over the past three years, with revenues exceeding 100 million USD. Sustainability transparency was evaluated based on environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance practices.

"Being recognized on TIME's World's Best Companies list reflects the strength of our talent and culture around the world," said Kathy Diaz, Chief People Officer, Cognizant. "As an AI Builder serving many of the world's leading organizations, we create opportunities for our associates to build expertise at the frontier of technology, shape meaningful careers and make an impact through the work they do every day."

This recognition adds to a growing list of global accolades for Cognizant, including being certified as Great Place to Work® in 31 countries and being named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies list. Together, these distinctions reflect the strength and consistency of Cognizant's culture across its global workforce.

Statista publishes hundreds of worldwide industry rankings and company listings with high-profile media partners. This research and analysis service is based on the success of statista.com, the leading data and business intelligence portal that provides statistics, business-relevant data and various market and consumer studies and surveys.

To view the full World's Best Companies 2026 list, visit TIME's website.

About Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

For more information, contact:
U.S. Alexis Garfinkel alexis.garfinkel@cognizant.com		Europe / APAC Sarah Douglas sarah.douglas@cognizant.com		India Vipin Nair Vipin.nair@cognizant.com

 

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FAQ

How were companies evaluated for TIME's World's Best Companies 2026 list?

TIME and Statista assessed companies across three areas: employee satisfaction, using survey data from more than 200,000 employees worldwide including direct recommendations and peer evaluations; revenue growth, focusing on companies with revenues exceeding 100 million USD that showed growth over the past three years; and sustainability transparency, based on environmental impact, social responsibility and governance practices.

Where can readers see the full World's Best Companies 2026 ranking?

The full World's Best Companies 2026 list can be viewed on TIME's website, as indicated in the announcement.