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Most Cognizant employees in India to get additional 25% base pay for April

In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced an additional payment of 25 per cent of the base pay for April for employees up to the associate level in India and the Philippines. This applies to more than two-thirds of the IT firm’s India workforce.

Cognizant gives two-third of its employees 25% of base salary as additional payment

“In recognition of the extraordinary continuity-of-service efforts of our associates in India and the Philippines, and as a tangible sign of our gratitude for their perseverance, we will provide those at the associate level and below with an additional payment of 25 per cent of their base pay for the month of April. This will be processed with your April paycheck, and we will be reviewing this approach monthly,” said Brian Humphries, the company’s CEO, in a communication to employees this morning.

“My appreciation for the heroic work of our associates extends across our company to our commercial and delivery teams and to all of our support functions including security, both physical and cyber, government affairs, HR, IT, real estate, and more. This crisis has not only brought our company closer together but also brought out the best in everyone,” he added.

Cognizant has enabled work from home (WFH) for the majority of its offshore teams to ensure employee health and safety, and to maintain continuity of service for clients, while safeguarding their data and protecting access to their systems, said Humphries in the note. The WFH measures include provisioning new laptops and encrypting desktops and moving them to associate homes, enabling the use of BYOD (bring your own device), providing additional bandwidth connectivity and air cards — all with the appropriate client permissions and security protocols, he added.

“While working from home may amount to a significant shift in behaviour for many of you, please continue to keep up the essential work you do for our clients,” he said.

Funny facts that will brighten your day- #FridayFeeling

Slide 2 of 30: Squirrels often forget where they buried their nuts, resulting in hundreds of new trees growing every year.
Squirrel memory
Squirrels often forget where they buried their nuts, resulting in hundreds of new trees growing every year.
Slide 5 of 30: NASA astronaut Gene Cernan wrote his daughter's initials on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. The initials "TDC" are still there, and will probably be for tens of thousands of years to come.
Moon inscription
NASA astronaut Gene Cernan wrote his daughter’s initials on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. The initials “TDC” are still there, and will probably be for tens of thousands of years to come.
Slide 8 of 30: Sea horses not only mate for life, they also travel holding each other's tails.
Sea horses
Sea horses also travel holding each other’s tails.
Slide 13 of 30: Wayne Allwine (the voice of Mickey Mouse) and Russi Taylor (the voice of Minnie Mouse) were actually married in real life.
Disney couple
Wayne Allwine (the voice of Mickey Mouse) and Russi Taylor (the voice of Minnie Mouse) were actually married in real life.
Slide 15 of 30: Just like human fingerprints, dogs' nose prints are never the same.
Nose prints
Just like human fingerprints, dogs’ nose prints are never the same.
Slide 17 of 30: There's a very adorable competition in Sweden called Kaninhoppning—rabbit show jumping.
Rabbit jump
There’s a very adorable competition in Sweden called Kaninhoppning—rabbit show jumping.
Slide 18 of 30: A penguin called Nils Olav was knighted by a Norwegian regiment visiting Scotland where the bird resides, becoming the first winged, black-and-white Sir.
Sir Penguin
A penguin called Nils Olav was knighted by a Norwegian regiment visiting Scotland where the bird resides, becoming the first winged, black-and-white Sir.
Slide 19 of 30: Butterflies can actually taste with their tiny feet, as that's where their sensors are.
Butterflies
Butterflies can actually taste with their tiny feet, as that’s where their sensors are.
Slide 21 of 30: Newborn pandas are as tiny as a stick of butter. Also, China owns all the pandas in the world—they just rent them out, for the "small" amount of US$1 million a year.
Baby pandas
Newborn pandas are as tiny as a stick of butter. Also, China owns all the pandas in the world—they just rent them out, for the “small” amount of US$1 million a year.
Slide 24 of 30: A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle.
Pricklish
A group of hedgehogs is called a prickle.
Slide 26 of 30: Facebook developers originally wanted to name the “Like” button the “Awesome” button.
Awesome!
Facebook developers originally wanted to name the “Like” button the “Awesome” button.
Slide 30 of 30: Cuddling helps wounds heal faster due to the release of oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone."See also:The world's most colorful coral reefs
Cuddling helps wounds heal faster due to the release of oxytocin .

Notable people diagnosed with #coronavirus

Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has tested positive, the prime minister's office said on March 14, adding that both were doing fine. REUTERS/Sergio Perez
Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has tested positive, the prime minister’s office said on March 14, adding that both were doing fine
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in isolation for two weeks after his wife, Sophie, tested positive for coronavirus on March 12. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau recently returned from London and experienced flu-like symptoms, the prime minister's office said. In a personal note, Sophie said she was "experiencing uncomfortable symptoms of the virus," adding that she "will be back on my feet soon." REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in isolation for two weeks after his wife, Sophie, tested positive for coronavirus on March 12. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau recently returned from London and experienced flu-like symptoms
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self isolating but would still lead the government's response to the outbreak. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self isolating but would still lead the government’s response to the outbreak.
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. Clarence House has confirmed the royal's diagnosis, adding that the Prince of Wales, 71, is displaying mild symptoms, but "otherwise remains in good health." Victoria Jones/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus. Clarence House has confirmed the royal’s diagnosis, adding that the Prince of Wales, 71, is displaying mild symptoms, but “otherwise remains in good health.”
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, both tested positive in Australia, the actor said on Twitter. He said he fell ill while working on a film. "Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no? We'll keep the world posted and updated," Hanks tweeted. They have since left the hospital in Queensland state and are resting under quarantine at a rented home, People magazine reported. REUTERS/Monica Almeida
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, both tested positive in Australia, the actor said on Twitter. He said he fell ill while working on a film. “Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus but his health "is not a cause for concern," his office said on March 19. "Prince Albert is continuing to work from the office in his private apartments," it said. Sebastien Nogier/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Albert of Monaco has tested positive for coronavirus but his health “is not a cause for concern,” his office said on March 19. “Prince Albert is continuing to work from the office in his private apartments,”
The European Union's chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier, said on March 19 he had tested positive. "I would like to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am doing well and in good spirits. I am following all the necessary instructions, as is my team," he said on Twitter. REUTERS/Johanna Geron
The European Union’s chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier, said on March 19 he had tested positive. “I would like to inform you that I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am doing well and in good spirits. I am following all the necessary
British junior health minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. Her 84-year-old mother also tested positive. Reuters TV via REUTERS
British junior health minister Nadine Dorries tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating. Her 84-year-old mother also tested positive. 

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