HCL reviews

3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(5,600 total reviews)
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Shiv Nadar

78% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

HCL has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,600 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HCL employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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6K reviews
4.0
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent learning environment with strong exposure to real-world projects, supportive and collaborative team culture, and great opportunities for continuous skill development and career growth. The company encourages innovation, practical learning, and gives employees meaningful responsibilities that help build confidence and industry-ready skills. The work culture is professional yet friendly, making it easy to learn from experienced team members and mentors. My experience with Vashu Sharma was especially great, as his knowledge, guidance, and support added significant value to my learning journey.

Cons

The work can be a bit fast-paced at times, but it creates great learning opportunities and helps in professional growth.

4.0
Apr 7, 2026

peer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice work culture, young people, stock -option , working hours

Cons

Nightshifts , stress , work culture, travelling time , long hours

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