Becoming a people commodity factory with centralization and standardization in all people aspects - Principal Consultant Infosys Employee Review

1.0
20 Feb 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Experience of working in a relatively large organization with excellent support and strong work ethic - Strong process orientation - Good in pockets

Cons

- Investors come first, then customers, then employees - Very employee unfriendly policies - at all times the benefit of doubt is against the employee - Strong and conscious move towards becoming a resource driven commodity factory with employees as resources

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Cons

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4.0
10 Jun 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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