CTSH · Earnings call · 2026Q3T · Full report

PERM Application Suspension

COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP · 2026-10-29 · Importance 25 · Surprise 42

Management addressed the Department of Labor’s recently announced suspension of new PERM permanent labor certification applications for some companies, including Cognizant. The company reported approximately 32,000 employees in the U.S. and said it had invested significantly in scaling its local talent base over the past several years. Cognizant did not expect the suspension to have a material impact on its talent strategy or operations.

Key facts

• Cognizant has approximately 32,000 employees in the U.S. and does not expect the Department of Labor PERM suspension to materially affect its talent strategy or operations.