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Collaborative Solutions

Workday implementation and optimization consultancy

Overview

Collaborative Solutions, operating as the Cognizant Workday practice, provides global advisory and implementation services to transform Finance and HR through cloud-based Workday deployments. It guides clients from strategy and change management through to deployment and ongoing support, focusing on Financial Management and Human Capital Management (HCM) with modules for planning, payroll, recruiting, and analytics. The firm distinguishes itself as the longest-tenured Workday Services Partner with deep, specialized expertise, proprietary tools, flexible deployment models, and in-house advisory practices, now integrated into Cognizant’s broader cloud offerings. Its goal is to help organizations modernize internal processes, increase data transparency, and improve operational efficiency while delivering continuous value through application management, optimization projects, and post-deployment support, including services for mergers and acquisitions.

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About Collaborative Solutions

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Why Collaborative Solutions is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsultingEnterprise SoftwareFinancial Services

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, VA

Founded

2003

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What believers are saying

  • Cognizant reported 2025 ISG leadership across Workday transformation, deployment, integration, and optimization.
  • The 2026R2 release playbooks show recurring upgrade work and steady post-go-live services demand.
  • Titanium sponsorship at Workday Rising 2026 signals strong pipeline access and brand visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Workday platform concentration ties hiring and revenue to one vendor’s roadmap and partner power.
  • Cognizant markets AI features aggressively, but execution gaps damage credibility after every implementation failure.
  • If Workday reduces partner dependence, this practice becomes a commoditized services arm inside Cognizant.

What makes Collaborative Solutions unique

  • Cognizant’s Workday practice is the longest-tenured global Workday partner, per Cognizant, 2026-10-09.
  • It spans advisory, deployment, post-production support, and Workday-native app development.
  • Workday Rising 2026 showcased deep sector specialization across healthcare, public sector, and retail.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

The Times of India
Oct 9th, 2024
Managers spoke in Hindi...: What the discrimination lawsuit filed by Cognizant's former employees claims

A US district court has ruled that Cognizant engaged in discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees.

TipRanks
Jun 26th, 2024
Cognizant expands relationship with Cengage Group

Cengage Group extended its relationship with Cognizant due to the company's proven track record as a trusted and strategic provider, including playing a critical role in the development of Cengage Unlimited, an all-access digital subscription service for the higher ed course materials market.

World Trademark Review
May 8th, 2024
Mumbai High Court grants ex parte injunction against US company Cognizant in logo dispute

Mumbai high court grants ex parte injunction against US company Cognizant in logo dispute.

The Times of India
Apr 28th, 2024
Food safety officer lands in ACB net for taking 25,000 bribe

Pune court directs ACB to investigate Cognizant for alleged bribe in Hinjewadi.

EX3 Labs
Oct 3rd, 2023
Embracing Creative Problem Solving

Collaborative Solutions-- leading full-service finance and HR transformation consultancy-- partnered with EX3 and 1871 to help their leaders focus on improving collaboration and fostering a more innovative company culture.

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