How are the career development opportunities at Capgemini Invent?

Good work life balance, lots of learning and development with freedom to define your own career.

Limited range of projects available

Nice culture and good opportunities for career

Nothing, I really enjoyed it there

- Flexibility & WFH - Some good benefits - Made some good friends (bonding over difficult projects)

- No growth or skill development: You rarely get work aligned to your experience or interests. In the time I was here, I have gone backwards, not forwards. There has been no exposure to relevant, meaningful, or challenging work. I have done nothing aligned with my experience or ambitions. I no longer have any relevant skills for what I want to do, as I haven't used them in so long. Surprising that a Data consultant does not even see data once. I did not grow technically or professionally. I am way less competitive in the job market now than when I joined. - Interview promises were straight-up lies: I was very clear about my ambitions and asked thorough questions before joining. I was promised relevant work, development, and a clear growth path. None of that happened. I was told that I could plan my career, see upcoming projects, and work on things aligned with my goals, but this was all a lie; no such platform or process exists. None of it happened. You’re constantly strung along with vague feedback and “next time” conversations while decisions are already made behind closed doors or long before the actual discussions happen. There are limited progression opportunities, there is always a new reason or new expectations every round and information is hidden from you to make you unprepared. - Sweatshop-style culture and excessive internal work with no impact: You're just a resource, you get asked to work long hours, late nights, weekends and don't even get a thank you, let alone any other meaningful recognition or compensation. Every project I worked on, I was put under a lot of pressure and put in a lot of work, and was still treated very rudely. You're expected to juggle demanding client work, internal initiatives, and HR-type tasks. Much of this work goes absolutely nowhere and adds unnecessary pressure. Everyone is stretched across too many responsibilities. People don’t respond because they also genuinely don’t have the capacity. - Damaging to health and confidence: The environment contributes to burnout and long-term health issues. I have developed such horrible health issues that I’m still dealing with the impact long after. You feel demoralised, less confident, and professionally stagnant. I feel like I've wasted years of my career. I was so, so, so miserable. I wasn't myself anymore, and everyone around me noticed. I regret joining this company, I wish I never did. - Project allocation is completely broken and biased: there is no transparent resourcing system or visibility of available roles. You must message managers/seniors (like crazy, not a simple/straightforward experience) to find work. This allows favouritism and bias, with roles quietly reserved for preferred individuals. I've had roles hidden from me and being 'forced' into other roles for one's own gain. - No opportunity to stretch or lead: You are often limited to admin or note-taking. Chances to lead meetings, interviews, or initiatives are rare. Growth is discussed but not actually enabled. I had a lot more ownership and opportunities to learn and grow at my entry-level job than here. Even when you shout from the roof about your abilities and that you are willing to and can do more, they don't care. I was objectively capable and super proactive and loud, and I still didn't get any opportunities (even basic ones). - Leadership does not care about you (not even at a human level), they are performative, and there is a serious lack of basic people-management skills: Senior leadership is largely inaccessible, they barely make time for you, and directors are too busy even for 10 minutes. A lot of recent interactions have been dismissive, uninterested or straight-up rude. Forget caring about you personally, they don't even do the professional bare minimum. Senior leaders frequently speak about inclusion and accepting differences, but in practice, people are penalised for personality traits such as being introverted or a bit quiet, even when you lead sessions, present regularly, deliver results, work seriously over time, carry the brunt of the work and are great with clients. There is a clear disconnect between their messaging and behaviour. Plus, many managers seriously lack basic people-management skills, emotionally and professionally. - EVERYTHING is highly political (nothing like I've seen before): promotions, opportunities, recognition, even internal team awards are based on who leadership likes. Performance and results matter less than visibility and personal relationships. It doesn't matter if you do good work or if your client and client team are happy with you. All that matters is "visibility." If you’re not “chummy chummy” with the right people, good luck. - Misconduct and unfair treatment are not addressed: When serious issues are raised, little to no action is taken. Accountability is weak or non-existent.

Work life balance Flexibility NA

Biasness, lack of vision, poor leadership, no career progression, no growth prospects, salary not par with industry standards

- Network of fellow colleagues who are driven - Diversity

- Very poor leadership who make it clear it's just about the numbers and metrics - Very low remuneration for juniors and little to no transparency around pay and career progression - HR specifically mentioned to "not look on Glassdoor" as it does not accurately reflect company. I would argue the reviews on Glassdoor are honest. The company is built around a culture of not wanting honest feedback nor are willing to change from it - Almost no incentive for junior grades to stay due to pay, progression, and poor company culture. Most are looking for to leave, almost none are trying to build a career at the company

Good benefits for mothers and fathers, with creche facilities and WFH options

Less hikes, no promotions and career advancement

Lots of different accounts and opportunities to work on exciting engagements. Great people and culture and support for career progression

None really. Sometimes 'Group' can create additional burden/restrictions BUT equally bring lots of additional value.

Trust from managers from the beginning, great career path and internal trainings.

Would have been nice to have more than 1 mission during the 6-month period.

Not many positive things to say about this company (see below)

Regrettably, the work atmosphere within the organization is currently experiencing significant challenges. Instances of workplace bullying have been observed, where individuals are subjected to inappropriate behavior and mistreatment, however there are no consequences for these upper managers eventhough mistreatment has been reported. Additionally, some issues are indicating a lack of inclusivity and equal opportunities for all employees. Also practically no Swiss employees are working there, as they tend to seek opportunities with more reputable companies within Switzerland. Most employees come from abroad (Germany or France). The company is not able to attract Swiss talents - which already says a lot. Communication is taking place within the organization; however, it appears that there is a lack of clear planning and strategic direction. Over the course of several years, there has been a recurring repetition of the same messages, indicating a lack of progress or concrete actions. The organization is positioned as a start-up-like company with the goal of establishing a stronger presence and brand recognition in Switzerland. However, the specifics regarding how and when this will be achieved have not been effectively communicated. This lack of clarity probably stems from a potential absence of a well-defined plan within the management team. The colleagues at lower levels within the organization are exceptional individuals who contribute positively to the work environment. However, when it comes to leadership, there is a notable absence of collegiality. The team experiences poor treatment and feels as though they are being exploited or taken advantage of. There is a distinct lack of camaraderie and collaboration between „the boss“ and the team. Even if this has been brought to attention, the leadership does not care. The work-life balance within the organization can be highly challenging, especially if your capabilities and competence are recognized. In such cases, you may find yourself juggling multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including various projects, proposals, and tasks. However, on the flip side, there are instances where the work-life balance can be quite favorable. Interestingly, there is a significant amount of idle time, commonly referred to as "bench time," where certain individuals manage to avoid substantial work obligations without any repercussions or reprimands. This creates an environment where some individuals appear to be able to get away with doing very little, while others bear the burden of heavy workloads. Also then the recognition is not given the people working heavily, promotions even tend to go to people who perform less work. The leadership within the organization often fails to take genuine responsibility for their actions. Their primary focus lies on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) rather than prioritizing the well-being and development of their employees or even considering the needs of the clients. There is a strong emphasis on generating sales, which often leads to a loss of focus on delivering quality work and meeting client expectations. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that some members of the leadership team lack a consulting background and instead come from different industries. This lack of consulting expertise can result in inefficiencies and challenges in understanding the intricacies of how consulting works. Clients have even openly complained about these directors ans senior directors, however the managing directors / VPs do not care as they just tend to see that there was a sale of project - sale is higher priorizied than delivering projects. Even bad running projects are beeing hyped internally and no transparency is given on what is really going on. Initially, tasks at lower levels within the organization may hold a certain level of interest. However, if you prove yourself to be a capable manager, you may find yourself performing tasks that span across various levels, ranging from consultant to senior director. This is often due to a lack of expertise or knowledge at higher levels. Unfortunately, despite the efforts and contributions made on your part, there tends to be a lack of appreciation for the tasks you have successfully completed. Also even if you are hard working, you do not tend to get the promotion if you are not the „favourite“ of the leadership team. Some managers are thrown off projects / could not deliver on projects due to lack of experience and knowhow multiple times but still are praised and even given high bonuses, best ratings and promotions. Inequality becomes evident within the organization as there is a significant imbalance in the representation of women across different levels. While there are some women occupying positions at the highest and lowest levels, there is a noticeable absence of women in middle management roles. Additionally, a concerning perception exists among some members of the leadership team that having a child as a woman equates to an inability to pursue a successful career. This mindset perpetuates gender biases and restricts opportunities for women to progress professionally and assume leadership positions. At the entry level, there is some room for negotiation in terms of salary, allowing individuals to secure a favorable compensation. Employees who receive promotions often do not experience significant increases in their salary, resulting in a wide range of salary bands across similar positions. This inconsistency in salary raises can lead to disparities where some individuals may be earning considerably more than their peers in similar positions. The consulting brand has limited recognition and awareness in Switzerland, particularly in the German-speaking regions. However, it enjoys relatively higher visibility in the French-speaking parts of the country. Unfortunately, challenges arise due to the leadership's lack of focus on project delivery. They tend to prioritize selling projects at lower prices without allocating sufficient resources. As a result, clients are left dissatisfied with the quality and outcomes of the projects. Initially, the company aimed to attract talent by promising faster career progression compared to competitors. However, this claim has proven to be inaccurate, particularly since the French parent company gained more influence. As a result, the opportunities for quick promotions have diminished. During my tenure, I faced limitations in pursuing further education. While the company offered basic courses, there were no provisions for supporting employees in pursuing more substantial educational opportunities.

Good people, good opportunities, your value is recognised

Organisation structure gets in the way of success