Cognizant Planning to Cut Jobs in 2026, Part of “Project Leap” Restructuring
Is Cognizant Planning to Cut Jobs in 2026?
Yes — Cognizant could eliminate upwards of 4,000 jobs globally in 2026 as part of its $320-million “Project Leap” restructuring plan.
The IT services and consulting company is setting aside approximately $270 million for employee-related costs, including severance pay.
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Multiple news outlets, including CNBC, People Matters, and Mint, provided coverage on the planned restructuring at Cognizant.
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