To control the havoc of Corona in India, the lockdown of 21 days is going on in the entire country from Wednesday itself. All industrial and business activities are closed except essential services. Due to this, many companies are also cutting the salary of their employees after work stops and are moving forward to retrench the employees. Meanwhile, the IT company Cognizant has taken a big decision in the interest of its employees, surprising everyone. The company has decided to give increased salary to its employees.
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Regarding this matter, Cognizant has said that it will give 25% more salary to its associate and lower level employees on the basis of basic salary in April. This decision of the legendary IT company will also benefit one lakh 30 thousand employees in India. According to the data of the month of December last year, the number of employees of Cognizant is 2 lakh three thousand in India. The company has announced this for India as well as its employees in the Philippines.
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The CEO of the company Brian Humphries said, "As per the plan, the additional payment to the employees will be with the salary of the month of April. The company will also review its decision monthly. Humphries described the coronavirus as a major crisis for the world and said that due to this crisis, like other companies, his company is also facing challenges on the demand and supply front." Humphries said that even in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, its staff continues to strive for services for the people and they appreciate it. He said that our employees are also working in this crisis with full dedication, honesty and courage.
