HCLTech reviews about "layoff"

Lack of work across the entire building, waves of layoffs happen every few months.

Micro management, poor appraisal, layoffs

9:30 hours of login hours per day

Don't expect growth in salary irrespective of your contributions

Low Salary & Poor Hikes Many employees feel the compensation is below industry standards. Annual hikes and bonuses are often minimal or inconsistent 2. Limited Career Growth Promotions can be slow and not always based on merit. Skill development opportunities are rated below average 2. Toxic Work Culture (in some teams) Reports of poor management practices, lack of appreciation, and micromanagement. Some employees mention workplace politics and favoritism Job Security Concerns Instances of sudden layoffs and project-based employment. Employees on the bench may face uncertainty about future assignments Work-Life Balance Varies While some teams offer flexibility, others have demanding schedules and poor support. Rotational shifts and weekend work can affect personal time Managerial Issues Some reviews mention unprofessional behavior from managers, including manipulation or lack of support Leave Policies Festival leaves are limited to major holidays, which can feel restrictive for employees celebrating other festivals

-Many roles are project-based because of that losing a client or contract can lead to benching or layoffs. -While HCL demonstrates solid revenue growth, it continues to face challenges in retaining highly skilled talent, which may impact long-term innovation and continuity.

Below-Average Compensation – Salaries in Pune are often lower than peers like TCS, Infosys, or Accenture. Bench Time Issues – Possible delays in project allocation after joining or between assignments. Legacy Tech Stacks – Some projects involve outdated technologies, limited cutting-edge exposure. Slow Career Progression – Promotions and role changes can take longer compared to product companies. Bureaucracy in Processes – Being a large service-based firm, approvals and policy changes can be slow. Variable Project Quality – Experience heavily depends on your client/project allocation.

Salary hike is not at all here, makeing it frustrated to work at times.

Dont expect a hike, your salary remains even after decade (Considering inflation - they will give single digit hike year on year that too not on time)