Regularly put on bench followed by layoff - Senior Consultant EPAM Systems Employee Review

1.0
Nov 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Remote working. Decent salary. Learning opportunities.

Cons

EPAM may lure you in with a potential oppertunity, they will hire you and if the oppertunity does not mature they will layoff you so beaware of this risk. Its more like EPAM has hired you as a resource and now you have to find a job otherwise you will be laid off. If you are hired for particular business domain and then they are not able to find a client for you then you will be laid off. Mostly new oppertunities are advertised on their portal, due to mutliple factors resources in UK will not be the first choice which limits the available oppertunities for resources in UK and then there will be client interview process you have to go through and if you are not able to clear few client interviews you will be laid off. Currently they don't have much oppertunities, number of people are on the bench and layoffs are in progress. Mostly projects are 2~6 months long and you will be required to go through interview process for each, practically you will be on bench for couple of months after each project. Beaware if you contract mentions that certain perctage of your time needs to be on a project and your manager is not able to put you on a project then you are at risk of layoff. There is no employee care, especially if you are on probation, its more like a 3rd world factory where you will be discarded with giving a second thought. The quality of management varies significantly. Some managers excel, while others struggle, largely due to the dual expectations of project involvement and managing large teams simultaneously. This overextension can negatively impact the employee experience. Internal navigation is very wiered, their structure is very entangles where everyone is trying to create their own little world, even within one group there is no cohision and alignment. Think multiple time before joining EPAM as job security is very low and potentially you be laid off very soon. Also layoff will be without any warning. Money wise they will try to find every oppertunity so they don't have to pay you.

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EPAM Systems Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your valuable insights about your time at EPAM. We sincerely appreciate your detailed review and the advice you've provided. It's heartening to hear that you've found excellent growth opportunities at EPAM. We acknowledge your concerns about the redundancies, and we want to assure you that at EPAM, our people are at the core of our values. We made every effort to minimise the impact of redundancies, especially during a challenging period when other companies were navigating similar challenges and were letting people off. Our commitment to our employees is unwavering, and we continuously invest in leadership development programs to ensure that our managers provide the highest quality leadership. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us refine and enhance our practices as we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment for all. Thank you for being a valuable part of the EPAM community.

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God work life balance, friendly atmosphere

Cons

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EPAM Systems Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear you appreciate the friendly atmosphere and work-life balance at EPAM. We understand that periods of transition and workforce changes are challenging and can create uncertainty. We are committed to supporting our teams through these shifts as we adapt to the evolving needs of our industry. If you have specific questions or feedback, we are always available at Glassdoor@epam.com. We appreciate your honesty and your contributions to the company.
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Amazing team—very collaborative, supportive, and welcoming from day one. Strong leadership, my manager is incredibly supportive and gives you autonomy to take ownership and bring new ideas forward. There is a well-structured environment—processes are clear, well explained and continuously improving. Great opportunities to learn; many trainings and tools available to support professional growth. People genuinely care about each other and create a positive work environment.

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In some cases, coordination across teams can take extra time

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EPAM Systems Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed the collaborative team environment, supportive leadership and the learning opportunities available at EPAM. We appreciate your constructive feedback regarding cross-team coordination. As we continue to grow, streamlining collaboration is a priority and we are always looking for ways to improve our processes. We would love to hear your specific ideas on how we can make this smoother. Please reach out to your HR People Partner or reach out to us at Glassdoor@epam.com to continue the conversation.
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