CGI reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(17,897 total reviews)

François Boulanger

77% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

CGI has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 17,897 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CGI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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18K reviews
1.0
Apr 21, 2025

Proceed with caution

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Work / Life balance was decent.

Cons

I worked at CGI for a few years and for most of that time, my experience was positive. However, over the past few months—particularly following recent government budget cuts—the company's response has been deeply disappointing. Rather than handling a tough situation with integrity and transparency, I’ve watched the leadership team resort to questionable tactics. Instead of offering severance packages and treating impacted employees with respect, high-performing individuals were placed on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as a means to terminate them without consequence. This approach has not only demoralized employees but also undermined trust throughout the organization, including among long-tenured leaders and veterans. What’s most disheartening is seeing how CGI's competitors have navigated similar challenges with far more compassion and professionalism. In contrast, CGI’s handling of recent events has felt cold, careless, and driven solely by cost-cutting. Unfortunately, this speaks volumes about the company’s values. Based on my recent experience, I cannot recommend CGI as an employer. Proceed with caution.

1.0
Jan 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some Hybrid work and if lucky, some WFH opportunities.

Cons

I'm not racist and I believe everyone deserves a fair shot at a job opportunity. But let's face it. Over 85% of consultants here in Virginia are of Indian origin. To make things worse, they also seem to be in management and interviewer positions and tend to hire only their own.

2.0
Sep 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits. You may get trapped with how good those are with great healthcare and all the Government Holidays you can handle. This company works on a projects - once that project is over you are out looking for another job. It's a great place if you find someone (like a Director or VP) who will take you along for the ride.

Cons

I spent 9 years there and never moved up because I always jumped on and off projects. And when it was finally over and there were no Sr Consultant projects left? They found a way to not provide any severance. They made sure I was offered a job that was too far away for me to handle. 9 Years no severance. Watch out at CGI - they may dish you a sour bag of beans in the end. However, it is a great place to start your career, learn about government contracts - then leave. If you get on the wrong project - there may be tons and tons of overtime. They give you this line "Those that step up we will remember" or something like that. They never did remember me. However, I always got great ratings.

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