Impossible kpi's - Service Desk Analyst CGI Employee Review

2.0
8 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Hybrid Colleagues Training courses on percipio

Cons

Extremely rigid KPI and adherence system Breaks and lunch must be taken to the exact minute — being even 1 minute early or late counts as non-adherence Heavy reliance on time-based metrics (e.g. very low average handling time targets), sometimes conflicting with good customer service. Can only spend 6.5 mins on a ticket. Going over will take you over your average handling time and can lead to a pip. Customer satisfaction is less important than staff stats and kpi's. Very limited flexibility or discretion The constant monitoring and strict enforcement led to severe anxiety for me over time Overall: This is a highly metric-driven IT helpdesk where performance is monitored very closely. While some people may be comfortable working under strict, minute-by-minute adherence rules, I personally found that the rigidity of the KPIs and the pressure to meet conflicting targets resulted in significant stress and severe anxiety. A more balanced and flexible approach to performance management would greatly improve the employee experience.

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

I worked at CGI in both India and the USA and observed similar workplace culture concerns across both locations. The only real difference was HR—India HR felt more supportive, while my experience with USA HR was disappointing. My employment ended shortly after maternity leave due to an alleged “lack of projects,” which I experienced as a layoff. I also observed what appeared to be misuse of position by some leaders, including blurred professional boundaries, preferential treatment, and expectations that went beyond normal workplace roles—at times resembling personal-assistant-style demands rather than professional conduct. Surprisingly, I also noticed inconsistent “policies” applied differently to different individuals. In some cases, it felt like the rules changed depending on who you were. When leadership became aware that someone was related to another employee in the organization, it sometimes felt like that person was singled out or targeted rather than treated objectively. Overall, these practices—whether through inconsistent treatment, perceived power misuse, or favoritism—undermine trust, damage workplace culture, and raise serious concerns about fairness and professionalism.

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