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Profit Valued Over Employee Well-being

Computer Programmer/Configure III
Current Employee
Has worked at Accenture for 6 years
September 8, 2014
Washington, District of Columbia
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

The pay and most benefits are competitive with other competing companies.

Cons

As mentioned, the pay and most benefits are competitive with other competing companies, but it comes at a very high cost to the employee.

  • Loss of many perks
  • No overtime pay
  • Vacations are often canceled, and PTO hours are lost at the end of the fiscal year, as you can't carry more than 240 hours.
  • The review system is very political and unfair, which directly drives pay raises and promotions. There is much favoritism in the company.
  • Very few opportunities if you're not in the Consulting arm of the firm.
  • It's easier for the company to burn out employees and replace them with younger hires.
  • Little training opportunities provide value to the employee. Accenture prefers employees use their in-house training and books rather than show capability by earning certifications.
Advice to Management

Management in Accenture has turned a blind eye to employee well-being over profits. Long hours are always a must, with time off often being canceled with no recompense.

Raises and bonuses have taken the hardest hit over the year. The review system is very political, in such a way you can do very well on one project, but another may have other employees they wish to promote first and will give newer members lower ratings.

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