lacks customer-centric focus - Group Manager Avanade Employee Review

2.0
Nov 12, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

-VERY smart people - top notch consultants -notion of stablity is a huge plus- Avanade has been in business over 9 years, long relative to other Microsoft Gold-Certified Partners -great benefits -unsurpassed credentials for work and assets on Microsoft platform - high customer satisfaction rankings support the above

Cons

All of the pros make Avanade seem a no-brainer. But the downsides - -HR has an emphasis on career planning - but this is rarely realized in reality, in reality this is a top-heavy organization providing little opportunity for advancement -clubby atmosphere inhibits career advancement - this seems most pronounced for virtual employees -regrettable lack of sales-savvy - not an 'everyone sells' culture -heavy on process, often for process' sake

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

Company really cares for their employees, development, and culture Recognition for good work

Cons

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1.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

A really nice office with perks and company culture that come from Accenture.

Cons

There is a prioritization with getting certifications and doing a lot of tasks outside of full time client work, just to get promoted. If you are in the bench and it’s a slow season, there is a high risk of getting laid off. You will lose your sense of purpose all for the trendy AI culture. The company thrives on buzz terms and marketing solutions rather than actually solving anything.

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