Cognizant has announced a partnership with Hays, a workforce solutions and recruitment company, to transform its technology landscape and enhance its operational efficiency and innovation capabilities.
This joint venture aligns with Hays’ mission to become a globally integrated business, leveraging IT and data as key drivers. Cognizant will provide technologies to support Hays’ operations and integrated processes, ensuring they meet evolving business needs.
The partnership aims to create a secure technology environment that enhances customer experience and provides valuable data insights. This will empower Hays’ customers and employees to achieve success by improving efficiency and supporting business growth.
The collaboration will also enhance operational support, increase agility and improve global customer and candidate experiences. Simplifying business processes, platforms and applications will transform the IT landscape and leverage automation, ensuring a more efficient and effective recruitment process.
Rohit Gupta, managing director, UKI, Cognizant, said: “We are thrilled to be selected as the strategic technology partner for Hays. We aim to develop a strategic and global perspective to manage key business risks effectively.
“Enhancing technology capabilities and governance will make Hays more agile toward business needs and foster innovation. Additionally, increasing transparency into technology globally will support better financial planning and execution for the company.”
Tim Fulton, chief technology officer, Hays, also commented: “Cognizant will manage our IT operations globally across our UKI, CEMEA, Americas and APAC regions. They will oversee our IT service desk, business applications and infrastructure and operations, working to ensure these systems operate seamlessly.
“This partnership will provide us with enhanced capabilities and a stable and efficient IT environment, enabling us to focus on delivering exceptional recruitment services to our clients and candidates worldwide.”
