Typical large consulting firm trade-offs - Consulting Director CGI Employee Review

2.0
Aug 17, 2015
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Pros

You get to work with lots of smart people You have access to a wide range of technical and subject-matter experts Many employees have opportunity to work from home

Cons

Employees spend a lot of time on things (e.g., status reports, surveys) seemingly for the sake of it. There is scant evidence that such information is reviewed or that resulting action is taken. Employees are expected to work long hours. HR practices are sound, but are not frequently followed by management.

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5.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

Able to live comfortably and work remote.

Cons

Yearly contract. Always wondering if I'll have a job when renewal comes around.

1.0
Jun 16, 2026
Anonymous employee
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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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