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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