Accenture

Accenture is an amazing company to work with.

1. Work-life balance - Now, it depends on what you look at when I say work-life balance. Are you looking for a 9-6 job? Or you want to just work for 9 hours, or you have constraints due to other activities you do at home, like taking care of new and old, have pets, you are the superwoman or superman of the house. Well, Accenture gives you opportunities for all of the above. But, then you should be okay to see someone else going ahead or getting other opportunities, as they show more flexibility (don't get me wrong here). What I mean to say is, Accenture supports all the above, but you need to discuss with your manager and see what works for you.

2. Stock option - Anyone can invest (even at a junior level). You get stocks purchased for a discounted price.

3. Diversity - The company respects diversity. I have seen this being both a positive move and a negative move. Diversity brings a really good flavor to the team, and on the contrary, it can be a reason for some resources to leave the organization, as they missed an opportunity to diversity. (When diversity is associated with numbers, it becomes reservation - my personal view)

4. Hike - I have seen many complain that hikes are not good. But I believe it depends on whether you are in the right skillset or not. At least, I have seen this company giving some hike compared to other companies.

5. Variable payout frequency (Depending on your band) - Bonus is paid bi-annually. I would really consider any company to be awesome if they pay quarterly. But, this is also fine.

6. Gym and Medical facility - Each office has a gym and medical facility. Which is good.

7. Activities - There are tons of activities done in and outside Accenture.

8. Transport - Shuttle is free.

9. Comp rearrangement (After some level/band) - You can rearrange your compensation package as per your need. Ex, you may increase your base pay. Decide how much you want to give for PF, NPS, etc.

10. NPS

Travel is purely based on luck here. How good your relationship is with the management. How willing you are to ask again and again. Your project, your client, your designation.