Not for Business Development Careers - Anonymous employee CGI Employee Review

2.0
4 Apr 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-opportunity for a variety of career experience -many good and talented people at the client working level

Cons

- know that this is primarily a project delivery company that has grown through acquisition - It's a revolving door for most people so negotiate your employment contract well upfront -Each BU is run differently depending on the experience of its current leader - BU Leaders who are cost focused often lack vision for growth and where to invest, which drives employee resentment and low sat scores - BU leaders who are more growth oriented often know their client markets, where to invest and how to motivate clients and employees -If you are looking to join CGI, you need to understand the track record of the BU leader in meeting their financial targets over 2-3 years as it will impact your remuneration, career opportunities and motivation

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5.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Inclusive workplace; great benefits; supportive of personal and professional growth; decent compensation for the area; - especially given the benefits; great leadership; strong culture and values.

Cons

Can be ups and downs if you are in a more volatile area of work which has contracts come and go. AI has increased that volatility across the industry and CGI hasn’t been immune. Individuals experience can vary by manager, but it’s a very good company.

1.0
16 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

no specific positives to highlight from my perspective

Cons

I worked at CGI in both India and the USA and observed similar workplace culture concerns across both locations. The only real difference was HR—India HR felt more supportive, while my experience with USA HR was disappointing. My employment ended shortly after maternity leave due to an alleged “lack of projects,” which I experienced as a layoff. I also observed what appeared to be misuse of position by some leaders, including blurred professional boundaries, preferential treatment, and expectations that went beyond normal workplace roles—at times resembling personal-assistant-style demands rather than professional conduct. Surprisingly, I also noticed inconsistent “policies” applied differently to different individuals. In some cases, it felt like the rules changed depending on who you were. When leadership became aware that someone was related to another employee in the organization, it sometimes felt like that person was singled out or targeted rather than treated objectively. Overall, these practices—whether through inconsistent treatment, perceived power misuse, or favoritism—undermine trust, damage workplace culture, and raise serious concerns about fairness and professionalism.

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