Being on a Bench from 1st day of your employment!!! - Consultant Infosys Employee Review

4.0
Oct 3, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Hiring process was pretty quick and smooth. most of the system were automated.

Cons

Since I was hired I am on bench I am not sure why I was hired. Its been more than 2 months and I am staying at home. I confused how bench is handled here and I am not sure where my project will be and when will it starts. I am a full time Infosys employee staying at home since my first day. I personally don't know any one inside the infosys. I get couples of calls each day. Its like I just got a job and I am still searching a job. I just passed my interview and I have to give interviews again. It's really frustrating.

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5.0
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Pros

Flexible working, good support for up-skilling.

Cons

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4.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Job stability – Infosys is known for long-term employment and steady projects. Strong brand value – Having Infosys on your resume adds credibility and global recognition. Good learning opportunities – Access to internal learning platforms, certifications, and training programs (especially for freshers). Global exposure – Opportunities to work with international clients and global delivery teams. Structured processes – Well-defined policies, documentation, and governance. Work-life balance (project dependent) – Many teams offer reasonable working hours. Employee benefits – Health insurance, paid leaves, and wellness initiatives. Safe and inclusive workplace – Strong focus on ethics, compliance, and diversity.

Cons

Salary growth can be slow – Compensation increments may be lower compared to market standards. Limited flexibility in role changes – Internal mobility and project switches can take time. Bureaucratic processes – Decision-making can be slow due to multiple approval layers. Project allocation delays – Bench time and delayed onboarding to projects can happen. Variable learning exposure – Skill growth depends heavily on the project assigned. Less innovation in some teams – Certain projects may use legacy technologies. Onsite opportunities are limited – Compared to earlier years, onsite roles are fewer. Performance appraisal transparency – Rating systems may feel rigid or unclear.

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