Avanade reviews

Work life balance has been extremely poor since Covid, with senior leaders being asked to do so many +1 roles. Upper management isn't in touch with the people on the ground. Unfortunately a global leader with too many titles/responsibilities has been making poor decisions for several years, apparently with no accountability for his own strategic actions. Management by fear instead of what the company was built on. Over the past 12 months they cut some really good people who had been with the company since the early days, and treated them poorly on exit. That doesn't go unnoticed within the ranks. Short term decisions have long term consequences.

At first I thought this would be a company I would see myself at for a decent amount of time. Maybe even work myself up into a management or other higher-up type role. I was impressed by the drive for diversity and inclusion in addition to "doing the right thing." The recent layoffs have drastically made me reconsider this. Several long time veterans who devoted themselves to the company where suddenly laid off with short notice. They essentially did everything right, but yet Avanade fell through on their end. It made me realize all the efforts to make the company look socially better are just a facade. Instead I have reframed my goals into seeking an "out" because Avanade has made it clear that loyalty is only a one way street, and even then you aren't safe. I struggle to have any faith in the company looking out for me despite all the contrary massaging and push for ethics. Where are the ethical discussions when it comes to laying off those with 10+ years with the company, only to be faced with an uphill battle with ageism when attempting to start anew in this economy?