An Indian company, for Indians, by Indians.... - Systems Engineer Infosys Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2010
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Pros

I am an American hired under a 'global talent' initiative to help diversify the company. For the most part the employees I've interacted with - almost exclusively Indians - are very competent, intelligent and hard-working. When you are not on a project you are on 'bench' - we were told at any point in time 20%-25% of the delivery staff is on bench, waiting to deploy to new projects. You are probably supposed to be doing some kind of work when on bench, but I've never known anyone to do it, or seen repercussions for not doing it.

Cons

Infosys is an Indian company, run by Indians who make Indian assumptions (like that you won't have a problem being called at 11:30pm) and all policies are geared toward Indian nationals, even if there are deputed to the U.S. HR at Infosys is TERRIBLE, though it's not entirely their fault - in a recent meeting we were told by an HR rep that there are about 20 HR employees in the U.S. covering over 12,000 employees here. This explains why, whenever I contact HR with a question, I usually have to bug them several times and when I do hear the answer is either incomplete or simply a restatement of the policy that I am asking about - no attempt to clarify.

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Job stability – Infosys is known for long-term employment and steady projects. Strong brand value – Having Infosys on your resume adds credibility and global recognition. Good learning opportunities – Access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training programs (especially for freshers). Global exposure – Opportunities to work with international clients and global delivery teams. Structured processes – Well-defined policies, documentation, and governance. Work-life balance (project dependent) – Many teams offer reasonable working hours. Employee benefits – Health insurance, paid leaves, and wellness initiatives. Safe and inclusive workplace – Strong focus on ethics, compliance, and diversity.

Cons

Salary growth can be slow – Compensation increments may be lower compared to market standards. Limited flexibility in role changes – Internal mobility and project switches can take time. Bureaucratic processes – Decision-making can be slow due to multiple approval layers. Project allocation delays – Bench time and delayed onboarding to projects can happen. Variable learning exposure – Skill growth depends heavily on the project assigned. Less innovation in some teams – Certain projects may use legacy technologies. Onsite opportunities are limited – Compared to earlier years, onsite roles are fewer. Performance appraisal transparency – Rating systems may feel rigid or unclear.

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