Capgemini – “a good place to work and a strong, decisive company in tough times”

Pros

Professional, can-do attitude of staff, good team-spirit, nice office environment, pay and benefits are never as high as you hope but feel they compare well with the industry as a whole. Good levels of respect from senior staff, especially with newcomers etc. Good induction programmes and lots of worldwide opportunities for those with relevant skills, interests and enthusiasm

Cons

client based working can be difficult - we are all very much tarred with one brush. outsourcing has a somewhat negative view across the industry and this can be reflected in the attitudes of the client staff with whom you work. generally we are perceived as professional and competent individuals but sometimes the company as a whole is viewed negatively due to press coverage, general fears about outsourcing, redundancy etc

Advice to Senior Management

continue listening to your people, and feedback and inform often, especially when the news is bad. please dispel market rumours and industry gossip quickly as silence/no comment can often be demotivating and destabilising