Bad culture and leadership coupled with poor strategy/fit within INFY=Negative environment - Senior Principal Infosys Employee Review

1.0
Jun 18, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Infosys is known to fall into the top 3 to 4 India based IT service companies. Therefore, IC is capable of getting in front of key industry leaders.

Cons

Very critical, political, non-communicative, non-supportive work environment that fosters a frustrating, negative corporate culture. This is not a mgt consulting company but rather all technology focused (do not get caught up in the sales rhetoric). Clients will never view Infosys as a management consulting company but rather an outsourcing organization. Therefore, Infosys Consulting competes against the parent company for technology consulting deals and there lies the problem. The consulting arm will never win and thus it becomes the sales force for the larger company but does not get the sales credit. If you were born outside of the US or previously worked at Deloitte you stand a much better chance of success. You are expected to work at any given moment, day or night, and the benefits are non-existent (no 401K), or very bad (healthcare) and everyone carries their own expenses in tune of $10k for 3 to 6 months. The review process is a joke- it sounds good on paper but in the end it comes down to who the partners want to reward or those people who have sucked up to the partners. A lot of good people have left or are looking to leave. The IP sounds good in a presentation but proves to be useless in an actual project because you have to build everything from scratch and does not provide the differentiating factors that were originally presented in the sales process.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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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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