Photon reviews

4.3

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,824 total reviews)
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Srinivas Balasubramanian

86% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Photon has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 2,824 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Photon 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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3K reviews
2.0
Feb 18, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

-Tremendous learning as there are lot of fire almost in all projects due to short deadlines with impossible targets - Work on latest trend and technology

Cons

-Most of the time, all know the short deadlines are not achievable, but management keeps the pressure high to get maximum output from the employees with long hours and frequent weekend workings. This ultimately reduces work quality and motivation to work -Company strategy is to commit on short deadline to customers for complex features, where other companies will never commit, and then beat the employees day and night to meet the deadline, despite knowing it is impossible and then when the deadline slips, charge customers on Change requests. There are good customers the company has, and there are really good work Photon has done, but the company needs to care for their employees by giving some stress free time and respect of their work life. Increasing compensation is not only the way to keep employees satisfied - No good canteen - No cab in night even after booking at 11:30 and there is no response even after escalating about it. Reason being, Photon does not pay the cab drivers on times and hence no Can wants to come for cab. They insist you to take Ola Uber and reimburse which is again an extra burden after working long hours of 10-12. This is irrespective of male or female employees. Hence, female employees travel in Ola Uber on their own risk without company cab.

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Photon Response
9y
"We are happy that you worked with us in latest and trending technologies. Extended working hours are one of cases due to various factors and business requirements, as is the case in any leading IT services organization. This does not happen on a regular basis as stated by you. Also, we have a clear cab policy and time frame defined. We strictly make sure that women employees leave by their actual shift timings. We would urge you to share your insights with us (team-hrbp@photoninfotech.net) in case of any substantial data."
5.0
Apr 28, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The best thing is the cutting edge work Photon does for top clients. They pay you based on industry experience. Good onsite opportunities, good growth prospects as the company is growing at a frenetic pace. You get a chance to work on iOS and android projects and learn a lot.

Cons

Expectation are set high right from the day one and you will have work pressure to perform. Though it gets difficult only if you dont perform ;) Also dont expect coffee vending machines and recreational areas.

1.0
Jan 31, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

No pros except if you get good hike during offer.

Cons

I have just joined this company and found my self in a hell so for saving others i just write this review. 1.Long and strict work hours 10 , in which 9 hours must be in office area, Outside the office area timing will be less from your total IN & OUT time. 2. No Coffee Machine and telephone at desk.(Is it true ??Yes it is true ) 3. None of the policy employee friendly. 4.If they offer you on-Site (Don't be happy) then there is hidden agreement about your stay in company minimum years. 5.No work life balance and no work from home. 6.No cab n meal for late night and weekends and No HR policy for same.So you have to go home from office in mid night and also order food from your pocket. 7. Very small cafeteria and limited option, Not good for everyone if you don't have your luch box and due to strict 9 hours office area rule you can't think for go outside. 8. will add more as no pros in company

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Photon Response
8y
We appreciate you sharing your review. Although, we would like to reiterate that there are multiple things that you have mentioned that are far from on the ground scenario. For example we do have policies related to late night travel and food reimbursements for weekend work. We think it would help if you connect with us team-hrbp@photon.in to get clarity and discuss on your concerns if any.
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