HCLTech reviews about "layoff"

Hikes are often below industry average (5–8% per year, sometimes even less). You might get stuck at the same pay scale for years unless you switch projects or companies. Promotions take time and depend heavily on internal politics and manager feedback

A Billion-Dollar Company with a Poverty Mindset It is actually laughable. You join a so-called "MNC" expecting professional standards, and they don't even have the decency to provide a welcome kit. It’s not about the backpack or the water bottle; it’s about the message it sends. It tells you on Day 1: "We are cheap, and we will not spend a single extra rupee on you." If they are cutting costs on basic onboarding items, imagine what they are doing with your variable pay and appraisal. The stinginess is embedded in the DNA of this place. They treat employees like machinery—actually, worse, because they probably maintain their servers better than their staff. The management acts like they are doing you a favor by letting you work there. You are expected to be a grateful slave, grinding 12 hours a day, while they can't even offer the basic courtesy of a proper welcome. It is embarrassing to be associated with a brand that has zero class. To say this company is "bad" is an understatement; it is a systematic career trap. The management doesn't just treat you like a slave; they treat you like a liability they are trying to offload. The culture is built on fear, gaslighting, and absolute apathy. The most "horrible" aspect is their bench policy. It is nothing short of psychological warfare. Once you are on the bench, you are effectively marked for termination. They don't want you to find a new project. I have seen them intentionally lock profiles and block internal transfers just to keep an employee "unbillable." Why? So they can justify a "silent layoff" based on performance, even though they are the ones preventing you from performing. It is a strategy designed to force you to resign so they don't have to pay severance. They destroy your peace of mind, ruin your resume with gaps, and then discard you without a second thought. Do not join unless you want to be a pawn in their financial engineering.

- poor benefits - they acquire companies then lay off the staff after a few months - HR has poor communication - made us use 3 different laptops for specific uses

. Below-Market Pay A recurring complaint is that salary is low and hikes are very minimal, with pay described as below market standards even for mid-level roles. Glassdoor 2. Poor Appraisal & Promotion System Long-serving employees often miss out on appraisals and promotions, while the company offers higher pay to external hires — a major frustration for internal staff. Indeed 3. Office Politics & Poor Management Reviews frequently cite poor management and office politics, with some noting that your experience heavily depends on which manager you land. Glassdoor 4. Layoff Risk Some employees have reported being laid off when assignments ended, with the company sometimes struggling to find new internal placements

No visibility if working at the client-end No financial growth if you work for a low-margin client (2-3% yearly increment) No career growth due to the above 2 points (annual appraisal score will never reach the threshold required for a promotion) If you happen to work for a client who heavily discriminates between their own employees and the consultants, you will find your potential being exploited by the client.

compensation cycle is delayed by a year

High pressure and long hours Fast-paced environments can lead to burnout. Job insecurity during downturns Layoffs are common when market conditions change. Intense competition Both internally (for promotions) and externally (against rivals). Privacy and ethical concerns Issues around data security, AI ethics, and user privacy. Rapid skill obsolescence

There is no corporate culture at all . Onboard processes is very bad. They ask for background verification before joining and once you joined them they will ask again background verification that is wrong. They is no fun activity at all only work work and work

- Bad Hike system - Low recognition of performance - No motivation as there's no point of recognition / promotions