Strong foundation lost under new offshore management - IT Consultant CGI Employee Review

1.0
Apr 28, 2026
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Pros

Historically had a strong foundation under previous management structures.

Cons

Management: Since the shift from Canadian to offshore management styles, the corporate culture has suffered. Hiring Ethics: Extremely concerning reports of bribery and bias within the recruitment process. They appear to tolerate "fake" candidates to keep salary costs low. Recruiting more offshore people and removing local candidates. Compensation: Unwilling to meet standard market rates for experienced roles; they consistently filter for the lowest bidder rather than quality. Communication: Highly unprofessional; no follow-up provided after time-intensive interview loops.

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

Great leadership Understanding of work/life balance

Cons

Don't really have any cons for this company

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

no specific positives to highlight from my perspective

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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