Improper Annual Review System - Technical Lead Infosys Employee Review

2.0
6 Feb 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Giant company. May be a matter of proud. Good facilities inside office. Certain clients/projects are fun to work most others are not

Cons

Most projects work on slogging principle. The most disappointing stuff is the annual appraisal cycle which is anything but transparent. They form a peer group without any rational or logic, compare people with different experience (both infosys exp and overall exp), compare peers with different background, with different work opportunities (like maintenance, support, development everyone is compared with same yardstick). And to top it all they have fixed quota of top, good, average ratings. Like in a peer group only 10% can be top raters. And this rule is very rigid which makes potentially good candidates look average (at least because of the ratings). Terrible rating system to put in a nutshell

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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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