Tata Consultancy Services Reviews in London, UK Area

Pros

TATA Culture,
Great People, Good Knowledge Management Site, Transparency at Key Level, Good customer base, Matured products in Banking, Good Brand Name , Environment Friendly

Cons

Not clear Career progression, Less Investment in latest technology, Need more maturity in process , Need better communication from Senior Management, Flexible Organization structure

Advice to Senior Management

To identify personal mentors for all associates and offer individual care and attention so that associates are receiving the necessary attention needed always, Comminucation needs to be more inclusive.

Pros

Quite a few extremely knowledgeable individuals who are ready to assist you any time.

Cons

Very hierarchical organisation, loyalty is respected more then the individuals level of knowledge

Advice to Senior Management

The organisation is more hierarchical, and india centric if becoming a global player is what the dream of the CEO he has to take some drastic measures towards it.

Pros

The brand is one of reasons a person might choose to work for this company

Cons

No real care for employees or their career aspirations
Not adequately paid as compared to my peers in the Market

Pros

Amazing knowledge management
Global work force, hence opportunities to work in various locations
Impressive clientele
Impressive market presence
Largest software provider in Asia
Presence in non- technology areas too

Cons

Compensation
Promotions
Biased approach
Ghettos formed naturally
Shoddy infrastructure
Hordes of unskilled professionals
Unprofessional HR and middle management - no respect for old-timers
Some rules and policies are unethical

Advice to Senior Management

Hordes of unskilled professionals - separate the wheat from chaff
Unprofessional HR and middle management - treat employees as humans
Some rules and policies are unethical - treat employees as humans

Pros

Learning
Opportunities for Onsite Assignments
International Experience
Good Infrastructure
Process Orientation
Shared Services methodology is good
The Corporate ERP system Ultimatix is an excellent tool

Cons

Beaurocracy
Poor Appraisal Systems
Poor work culture
Poor Administration
Poor care for employees

Advice to Senior Management

Please make the organization role based.

Pros

Some of the best brains in the IT
Has good and mature delivery capability
People on the ground are very good - good work environment
Lot of knowledge sharing among employees

Cons

Management is hypocrites, they dont really value the employees or pay them well enough. They don't mind giving themselves hikes, but go to the extent of reducing the quality of toilet rolls in the loo (I'm not joking.. it was done to send a message of recession and set an expectation of no pay hikes!!)
Tata code of conduct is not really followed.. everything is just lip service/ tick in the box service..

Advice to Senior Management

Your penny wise-pound foolish policies have got this company to its lowest ebb unfortunately..

Pros

Having a big brand name assosiated with your CV or resume.
Well know compnay but outside of India for all of the wrong reasons.
Gives you a REAL insight.

Cons

Lack of honesty within the cutlure.
Communication barriers (many expats in the UK do not speak good English, certainly not good enough to do the job well.)
If your not Indian, you will not make it into the senior roles.
Reactive approach to clients good at doing what they are told not advising for benefit

Advice to Senior Management

Take a lie detector on a weekly basis.

Pros

TCS has phenomenal people - this is bar far one of the best reasons to work for TCS. In my years with the company I have been extremely impressed with the caliber of the people I have interacted with. There are also a variety of career opportunities. I have seen people start in consulting and move into another workforce later in their career when they needed a change or wanted a slower pace but still have a challenging and interesting career. TCS is a top notch, highly reputable company which makes me proud to be employed there. It offers excellent benefits and flexibility,

Cons

Promotion is biased and there is no such thing as work life balance. There is no importance given to your career growth. You have to be chargeble and working at all times even though the work is not related to your skill set.

Advice to Senior Management

Treat employees as human beings.

Pros

International company with recognised brand name. Really motivated to become a global top 10 company and is willing to invest heavily to do this. Opportunities to travel and work with very interesting people who are motivated and be the best they can be.

Cons

Not many to mention at the minute

Advice to Senior Management

Perhaps be more motivated to improve internal procedures.

Pros

1. Job Security and good On-site opportunities.
2. Reletively easy life if you manage to keep the client happy.

Cons

1. Salary not at par with market standards
2. Management is not strong. Managers look for more business opportunities at the cost of self-respect of employees.
3. Lack of senior management concern for employees well being and problems faced.
4. Absolutely no training opportunites. Policy is learn while you work.

Advice to Senior Management

1. Do not look for business opportunities at the cost of self-respect of employees.
2. Have a long term vision.
3. Show some concern for employees well being.
4. Get rid of rigid policies - these policies prevent TCS from adopting market standards of work, travel etc.