Great work-life balance with room for improvement in bench support - Software Engineer Capgemini Employee Review

4.0
May 31, 2026
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Pros

Good work-life balance, especially when working on a client project. The hybrid work model with a 60% work-from-office policy provides flexibility. Supportive teammates and managers who are approachable and helpful. Strong learning opportunities for freshers through training programs and internships. As a 2025 campus hire, I received around two months of internship/training before joining. Positive work environment with a collaborative culture and friendly colleagues. Company policies and employee benefits are satisfactory.

Cons

The biggest challenge is the lack of a structured hierarchy and support system for employees on the bench. It can make talented individuals feel isolated and uncertain about their next opportunities. Project allocation and bench management processes need improvement. There is often no clear mechanism to evaluate skills and match candidates to suitable projects. Training and skill-development initiatives are sometimes not managed efficiently. For example, I observed situations where newer batches were assigned responsibilities to train employees from earlier batches who had already completed similar training, leading to confusion and inefficiencies. Career visibility while on the bench can be limited, making it difficult to understand growth opportunities and next steps.

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 30, 2026
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Pros

there are no pros for this company

Cons

I was laid off after spending several months on the bench, with "lack of available projects" cited as the reason. However, another consultant in the same role who was also without an active client engagement was retained. As a woman and racial minority, I could not ignore the disparity in how these decisions appeared to be made. Before my termination, I reported being recorded without my consent and raised concerns about conduct that I believed reflected implicit bias. I was referred to as "URM" instead of by my name or role, encouraged toward race based employee resource groups rather than meaningful career opportunities, and repeatedly advocated for fair project placement while on the bench. My employment ended shortly after I raised these concerns. Following my termination, I pursued the matter through the appropriate internal and legal channels. I provided documentation supporting my concerns and gave the company multiple opportunities to investigate and resolve the issues. Rather than meaningfully addressing the evidence or acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations, the company denied wrongdoing, offered what I viewed as a nominal severance, and declined to accept accountability. Employees deserve confidence that concerns about discrimination and retaliation will be investigated objectively and fairly. My experience left me with the opposite impression.

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