Join only if you want to waste your life and time - Games Developer Ciklum Employee Review

1.0
8 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some colleagues were decent to work with.

Cons

My worst personal experience: I AM TALKING ABOUT CIKLUM INDIA WHICH WAS INFOGEN LABS PREVIOUSLY. The floor manager openly would say on the floor/conference meetings that we all should stay extra hours and work for the company as we are all a family. [NO! WE'RE NOT]. The YES MEN would stay late and work meaninglessly everyday making us look bad for leaving early. The project I am working on has been ruined because they want constant "Quality of life" changes and updates [not for the users by the way] and then for those changes that nobody asked for we had to stay extra and come on weekends [So they want to save development time by sitting in more hours - How Creative] This makes sense once but doing that all year long defeats the purpose and no one has noticed this because they're YES MEN and have a single braincell shared among them. And now after doing all this they have given us a salary hike that barely manages to match the inflation meaning to me having received nothing but I am sure that single brain cell can't process that math and will be happy nonetheless eh ;) Unrealistic Timelines: Projects often came with absurd deadlines, leading to unnecessary stress and burnout. Lack of Work-Life Balance: There was no respect for personal time. Expect to be available at all hours, with no flexibility for remote or hybrid work. No Recognition: Hard work and dedication went unnoticed. There was little to no appreciation for employees' efforts. Poor Compensation: The pay was below market standards, and raises were minimal—often just enough to keep up with inflation, if that. Toxic Culture: The environment favored "yes men" over those who voiced constructive feedback or concerns. This stifled innovation and created a culture of compliance rather than collaboration. No Growth Opportunities: The company failed to invest in employee development or recognize potential. I swear I have managed to learn nothing in the past year from anyone as the smart seniors have left for better opportunities having foreseen how bad it gets here.

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5.0
23 Feb 2025
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Pros

This company will either boost your career like a rocket or just make you feel like you should be more prepared for this world of IT jobs

Cons

Nothing which might be an issue.

5.0
19 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Considering all my previous experiences, I would say that Ciklum is a very decent employer. Firstly, the vibe here is all about maturity and openness. It's like we're all part of this big, respectful team. Secondly, it is truly a global company where you cooperate with different people from around the globe. Still, Ciklum provides people with an opportunity to work remotely, making work life more flexible and agile. I guess some people may not grasp the strategic statements, since Ciklum is an outsourcing company. But if you want to listen and understand, then you will. I appreciate the openness when it comes to the strategy for this year. And it's really cool to see that the employer brings these statements to life – recently, Ciklum announced the acquisition in the USA to further grow in this market. And I think they really analyzed their clients’ experiences, started to sign some industry leaders' logos, and enhanced the transparency of delivery for clients through new digital tools. Some obvious stuff but still worth mentioning: Ciklum provides many opportunities for personal development, so if you want to boost your expertise, you will find ways to do so. Starting from certifications and managerial programs to participation in industrial events. Ciklum values proactive talents, so if you are ready to share your knowledge with the world, you can be sure that they will find opportunities for you and help make your presentation at a decent level. But I guess the most important thing for me is Ciklum’s culture and people overall: they are friendly, open-minded, and full of energy to do great things. It’s really important to feel this spirit.

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