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      Leadership Issues, Stagnant Salaries, and Declining Work Culture - Principal Software Engineer Gen Employee Review

      2.0
      30 Jun 2024
      Principal software engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Office colleagues are friendly and helpful.

      Cons

      In recent days, mid-level leadership has shown a lack of clear direction. They often take employees for granted, asking them to work intensively for a few months, only to put the projects on hold afterward. The company, once known for its work-life balance, has significantly changed. There is enormous pressure to complete work, only for it to be put on hold later. No salary hikes have been given to senior software engineers and beyond. The last increment was 0%. The quality of Tech skilled personnel in the Chennai office is very low. The employee survey has been stopped for the past few months, and management is not willing to listen to the employees' concerns.

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      Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We take these points seriously and are committed to making improvements. We’re currently finalizing our plans to reinstate ongoing employee listening through engagement surveys, ensuring we remain responsive to your needs. Additionally, we continuously review compensation to make sure we’re paying employees fairly and competitively in line with the market. Your advice is invaluable, and we are dedicated to shifting our focus from self-promotion to genuinely addressing and resolving these issues. We appreciate your patience as we work towards making Gen the place people love to work.

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      2.0
      13 May 2026
      Manager engineering
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Individual teams have great culture. The benefit channels are well defined and truly beneficial. From wellness reimbursement to home improvement allowance there are many opportunities.

      Cons

      Strategic Execution & Innovation Leadership frequently prioritizes "industry trendsetter" branding over actionable strategy. In practice, the organization tends to be reactive rather than proactive. For example, recent AI initiatives have been implemented without a formal framework or governance, resulting in a culture that prioritizes vanity metrics (usage) over meaningful business outcomes. Workplace Policy & Culture The current Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate lacks a data-driven rationale. Forfeiting flexibility for employees who support global regions or work in distributed teams—where no local stakeholders are present—suggests a disconnect between policy and operational reality. This "one-size-fits-all" approach has noticeably impacted employee morale and engagement. Performance Management & Career Development The professional growth framework is underdeveloped, characterized by a lack of clear KPIs for advancement. Furthermore, the reliance on stack ranking during performance cycles creates a counterproductive environment. Instead of fostering excellence, this system encourages "Cover Your Assets" (CYA) behavior and internal competition. Combined with inconsistent compensation adjustments, the current model fails to incentivize long-term retention or high-level performance.

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