Good for 2-3 years, but move on ASAP after that - Business Systems Analyst CGI Employee Review

2.0
Mar 1, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

*Employee stock purchase plan has generous matching on fairly stable company stock *Momentum Financials is used by 70+ federal agencies

Cons

*The stock purchase plan does not make up for abysmal salaries compared to other management consulting firms. *Company went to high deductible insurance in 2014, increasing burden on employees. *Annual salary increases are between 1-2.5%, forcing employees to jump ship to see a significant increase and adding to the turnover rate that management complains about annually. * As another review mentioned, advancement/promotions seem arbitrary and based on the member's relationship with upper management and not merit/competence. *Promotions that do occur often go to people who are abrasive and verbally abusive to employees, but have good visibility with upper management. *Work/life harmony can be thrown out the window if management creates a short turnaround for a deliverable (with no input from line employees) and "voluntell" them to work nights and weekends.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 16, 2026
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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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