Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Cognizant CEO on AI Upskilling and Fresher Hiring Plans
The CEO of Cognizant wants managers to learn new skills, especially related to AI.
This is because the way IT companies work is changing, and managers will need to lead smaller teams that use AI.
Cognizant is also hiring a lot of new graduates, about 15,000 to 20,000 this year.
The company is looking for people with different backgrounds, not just computer experts, and training them to use AI tools.
Cognizant is also encouraging its employees to learn 'Vibe Coding,' which helps people build software using everyday language.
Cognizant CEO emphasizes AI upskilling for managers in light of industry changes.
Managers will need to develop interdisciplinary skills and work in outcome-based agile teams.
Cognizant plans to hire 15,000-20,000 freshers in 2025, with 7,500 in Q2.
The company is focusing on functional expertise, with hires from diverse backgrounds.
Cognizant promotes 'Vibe Coding' for employees, including a GenAI hackathon.
- Who
- Cognizant, its CEO, managers, and prospective employees.
- What
- Cognizant's strategic focus on AI upskilling and hiring.
- When
- Ongoing, with plans for 2025 hiring.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To adapt to changes in the IT industry driven by AI.
Traditional IT management
AI-driven management
Manager Skillsets
Traditional IT management
Focus on established IT skills
AI-driven management
Focus on interdisciplinary skills and agile teams
- Company
- Cognizant
- CEO
- Ravi Kumar S
- Focus
- AI upskilling
- Fresher Hiring Plan
- 15,000-20,000 in 2025
- Q2 2025 Hiring
- 7,500
- Technology
- Vibe Coding and GenAI hackathon
