A "Human Inventory" Trap - Corporate Greed at its Peak - Anonymous employee CGI Employee Review

1.0
May 14, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company name looks decent on a CV for a short period. Good for people who want to stay idle, but a graveyard for ambitious engineers.

Cons

False Promises: Management hires senior specialists (leads) with promises of high-scale projects, only to park them on a "bench" for months. They treat experts as insurance policies, not as professionals. Toxic Cost-Cutting: When their business forecasts fail, they don't take responsibility. Instead, they pressure employees, reduce benefits, and create a hostile environment to force resignations. Unprofessional Exit: They terminate contracts instantly during probation to avoid paying the final notice weeks. Zero ethics, zero respect for people’s financial stability or relocation efforts. Mismanagement: Local SBU leadership is disconnected from the global corporate values, focusing only on short-term numbers rather than retaining talent.

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5.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Very friendly atmosphere and great people

Cons

Hybrid schedule required and city commute

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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