Pros
Supportive and collaborative teammates who are generally easy to work with and willing to help. Positive working relationship with direct management, with managers who are approachable and supportive at the team level. Workload can be manageable during certain periods, allowing for good work-life balance when project demands are lower. Strong team culture within individual departments, fostering a productive and enjoyable working environment.
Cons
Cross-functional collaboration can be challenging due to a culture of pushback between teams, which can slow down decision-making and execution. Leadership at higher levels is sometimes perceived as lacking urgency in modernizing processes and adopting newer technologies, often favoring a "if it works, don't change it" approach. Limited investment in process improvement and technology modernization may impact competitiveness and contribute to client attrition in favor of vendors with more current capabilities. Return-to-office policies have created frustration among employees, with many viewing the rationale around collaboration as unconvincing or disconnected from day-to-day realities. Communication from senior management lacks transparency regarding company performance, organizational changes, and workforce reductions. Management quality appears inconsistent across teams, with some employees reporting insufficient support from their managers, particularly when navigating organizational decisions. Benefits have become less competitive over time, including reductions in areas such as leave encashment and healthcare coverage. Workload can fluctuate significantly, leading to periods of high pressure and unpredictability.