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So happy I left

Software Developer
Former Employee
Worked at Accenture for 1 year
January 18, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Modern technology.

Training opportunities.

Can move around to different locations or departments.

Cons

Does not listen to employee suggestions. They have a methodology in place, and they're sticking to it no matter how ineffective, ill-suited, or illogical it is.

There is more red tape here than any government department.

Lack of leave. Have you experienced a life event and need time off? Perhaps you experienced a non-work-related injury or hardship that prevents you from working? Well, I hope you saved some vacation or can forgo getting paid!

Unreasonable work expectations. Accenture expects you to work until the job is done and doesn't pay overtime between 40 and 44 hours of work. They also expect you to provide your personal contact information so you can be contacted after hours if another employee requires your advice or assistance.

Over-documentation. No documentation is bad, but Accenture is obsessed with documenting things that have no real business value.

Advice to Management

Start taking employee suggestions and be willing to break from the status quo. Yes, even if it is different from what other sections in the company are doing.

If you're going to try to compete with government jobs, your salary and benefits better be up to snuff. I'd start with family leave.

Pay for all hours worked, and pay overtime when contacted outside of work hours.

When documenting, focus on the important stuff. And stop asking to post the same information in different locations.

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