Hitachi Digital Services reviews

Unfair Appraisals and Poor Management Even after consistently receiving good performance ratings for 2 or even 4 years, don't expect a salary hike — there's no proper explanation provided during appraisals. Higher management is inefficient and often absent, frequently traveling between countries without adding value, wasting company resources in the process. One of the worst experiences was being asked to work from the office without being provided basic IT hardware. We were expected to work on small-screen laptops without monitors, keyboards, or mice. Raising a request for equipment is futile — no one responds. The campus infrastructure is also poor. There's not even sufficient two-wheeler parking available.

Office Politics: Internal politics strongly influence career progression. Decisions are often driven by favoritism rather than merit. Lack of Growth & Recognition: Even employees who consistently exceed performance expectations are often denied promotions or salary increments for more than 4-5 years. There's no structured feedbacck, or path for advancement. Leadership Gaps: Many leadership positions are filled by default, not merit. Several leaders lack the vision, people management skills, or technical competence expected for their roles. Oracle-Centric Leadership Mindset: A significant portion of leadership comes from an Oracle background and tends to operate with a narrow, Oracle-first mindset. This limits innovation and ignores the value and expertise of professionals from other technology and business domains. Talented individuals from non-Oracle backgrounds often feel sidelined or undervalued. Selective Reward System: Increments and recognition are selectively awarded (again not so very often), leading to demotivation among high performers. Toxic Evaluation Culture: Leadership can be extremely judgmental, often attributing failures if any, solely to subordinates without taking accountability. Poor Engagement: There's a lack of transparent communication or engagement from leadership. Feedback is rarely welcomed or acted upon. No Culture of Openness: Constructive criticism or honest discussion is discouraged. Leadership is resistant to feedback, and dissenting opinions are often sidelined.