Of course  
 They prefer cheaper resources. Thats how business works unfortunately

Site Reliability

Systems architect

Corporate Strategist

Cognizant is an American MNC listed in Nasdaq, not Indian.  
  
 Majority of employees are Indian and India based though.

Data scientist

They might be NRI's/onsite indians or even PIO's

But good to know, the onsite shouldn't enjoy all the benefits if we can't. Let them come back to India and understand our situations also rather than just flying outside country

Product Manager

Cognizant filled with Tamil chaps...Ni tamilan .naam tamilan...

Associate manager

Associate

That is exactly what's happening in many service based companies in India

Software Developer

wtf this is good for us. Thank you cognizant

We shouldn't be happy but worry. Now our brown sepoys will bend over backwards to please the westerners.
Most likely they will go the diversity way. Men should get ready for twice the work for the same pay.

Consultant

Cognizant is the fungus , that grows beneath your kitchen sink

Atleast, something good is happening in CTS

Not familiar with the way IT cos work abroad, but do you guys think they could be discriminating because of the refusal of non Indians to do typical ass licking things like being available over weekends, after office hours, or during festivals?  
 Like ofc they were a bigger cost in absolute salary terms but i think bosses would feel like this resource gets paid so much yet can’t even do basic “corporate courtesy” like being available for call outside office hours

How did they lose the lawsuit?! They need to work up on their legal team.

Software Engineer

Yee article mainee 4 baar padha just to make sure when it is non-indians it means foreigners not us💀😂🤣

Systems analyst

I don't know but this made me feel proud. We are able to discriminate against westerners now. Mera desh badal raha hai, aage badh raha hai.

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Cognizant found guilty of discriminating against 'Non-Indian' employees 🫣- Grapevine

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I know sometimes we refrain from saying too much about our company. But exes can usually be talked about, since there's not much holding back.

Maybe it helps someone else avoid a mistake you did, or gain a new learning :p 

Shoot.

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Sad an Indian got fired

Just read a post on reddit where OP mentioned there's blatant segregation policy in Samsung India for Indians and non-Indians. Very similar to how the British used to treat Indians with separate places to enter, eat etc. 

How true is it?

Samsung India openly Racist towards Indian Employees?

DevOps Engineering

In 2020, Google made sweeping commitments to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the wake of nationwide protests over racial injustice, which are now being cut.

Google Slashes Diversity Programs After Big Promises

This had to happen 😆

Business Development Manager

Paytm asked them for forced resignation, and requested back the joining / retention bonus from them for no fault of their own. 

What leadership quality does the executives have - they don't know how to run a fintech company with compliance and don't know how to treat employees with dignity. 
___

A former employee whose services were recently terminated by the company because he refused to resign said Paytm did not furnish an experience letter.

The impacted employees have also formed a social media group to deliberate and decide on the next course of action. Some of them are consulting lawyers with at least one employee having already filed a complaint with the labour ministry.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/asked-to-quit-paytm-employees-cry-foul/amp_articleshow/110979880.cms

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I have been working in HSBC GSC HYD for more than a year and as this journey comes to an end now, I would like to share my experience with you all. 
The first thing that comes in our mind while joining any new company is about their workplace environment and their HR policies. 

There have been quite a few incidents that happened during the last one year which I neglected thinking "Isn't this what corporate life feels like?" I neglected everything to the point where it became unbearable for me and made me go through some serious mental health issues and panic attacks. 

The most recent incident that I would like to share with you all is when I was ethnically humiliated by one of my colleague.

The incident happened on 22 April 2024 when I was subjected to ethnically insensitive remarks by my colleague AA. The exacts words which was used by him is 'EK CHAMAAT MAARENGE, BIHAR PAHUCH JAOGI' which exactly means - I will slap you so hard, you will go back to Bihar. 

I did follow the protocol and informed my manager AT about the whole incident but nothing came out of it, except for a team meeting where I was told that my colleague did not physically assault me, it was just a hatred comment which I can let go of. 

I reached out to the concerned HR team and filed a POSH Complaint for the same, after weeks of the incident, on 3 May, I received an email from the HR team to give feedback for the same without any updates on what action was taken. 

I did let go of everything thinking that anyways I will be leaving the office soon as I am currently in my notice period when another incident happened. 

I was on a smoke break when VKR, AMO from the UK CDD team approached me and made objectifying remarks on me. The comment he made was 'Tmhare jaisi ladki hum aaj tk ni dekhe hai, akele pura UK team ka naam kharab kr k rkhi hai.' which means - He has never seen a girl like me, I have ruined the name of their team. I did ask him the reason for saying such things to which he replied 'tmhare alawa kisi UK team ki ladki ko hm ni dkhe hai cigarette pite huye' which means - he has never seen any girl from the UK team smoking cigarettes. Later while going back inside the office, I saw him eating tobacco and spitting on the wall inside the office premises. 

My LWD is 13 June 2024 and I hope this post reaches to everyone who are currently working in HSBC and to the people who are planning on joining HSBC GSC HYD before I leave. 

Source: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nitika-kumari-10996b182_workplacewellness-positiveworkculture-employeewellbeing-activity-7202948416249753601-P9mK?

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First of all, I don't support diversity recruiting. I think there are plenty of things that are completely unfair about it. I am GEM myself. I think there are some forms of diversity recruiting initiatives out there that shouldn't exist.

But god damn, every other post I see is someone whining about diversity. And even on posts that are not about diversity, someone finds a way to bring diversity up and blame it for all their problems in a tangentially related manner. 

It wasn't like this 5 years ago. It really wasn't. So what changed?

Some of the posts are just hilariously bad. A kid talking about how a recruiter told him not to apply because they're only taking diverse candidates? Many of you want to become Software Engineers or PMs. Diversity recruiting sucks, but it isn't the cause of all your problems. If you're too blind to see that, you honestly don't have the judgement you need to work in Tech.

People who are anti-diversity hiring need to go to a doctor.

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But muh clean roads - india is so dirty

https://x.com/askanshul/status/1701874598135120235?s=46

Aur jao amrika

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'There is not a lot of history of laziness being rewarded with success,' says Niraj Shah in email to employees

Hope they don't shy away sharing these profits generously with employees

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I am from a Tier 1 college and we've our placement season going on. A lot of companies are visiting our campus and we noticed companies are recruiting more girls than boys. Even though they are less skilled. I am not against their empowerment or want to dominate them. I am just being curious over here. Any few findings from HR Dept.?

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It's getting dirtier by the day and sure some orgs are still up to their dirty tricks.

The models:
- Appraise and then Lay Off: Why bother putting bandaid on a stab wound? Anyways the folks are going to fight how to answer the ..why were you laid off war, and now you are adding another twist.. why were you appraised and then laid off?
- Low appraisals to force quit: Undervalue them so they leave on their own. It’s a leeches way to cut costs. Kill morale 100%. Severance penny spent $0.
- Trap them in PIP: Dress it up however you want - very very few escape this death sentence.
- Silent treatment: No assignments, No meetings. Watch them spiral into anxiety and leave to save their sanity.
- Workload overload: Drown them in work until they break. No need for layoffs list until they make it to your collapse list first.
- Strategic reorg: Re-organize them out of existence. Offer a demotion or a proxy role in a random team that you know they dont want as an alternative. 
- Sudden policy changes: oh! I have seen so many I can't keep up with this one. 
New policies that make their life hell. People leave to escape your pettiness.
- Mandatory relocation: Demand they move to an undesirable location. Then you treat remote employees like outsiders. Exclude them from key projects, conversations until they feel like foster care kids, second-class citizens. You know the outcome from there on.
- Use the "Culture Fit" excuse: Call out how they’re not a culture fit. Vague, unchallengeable, and forces them out without severance.

And don't sell me "the org has got to do what it has got to do to survive" line. I don't buy that
If you have seen this being done, I understand your silence, but I don't value it.
If this has been done to you or someone close to you, I am sorry. Orgs and the people failed you. 
We could be 1000x better than what we are operating as.

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Linkedin is full of pretty (girl) faces boasting how they cracked microsoft interview.

Hiring bias in microsoft, bias

Microsoft has a policy that an employee has to be at a certain level (say X) before they can apply for an international role internally. The weird bit is that this policy is applicable to Indian (MSIDC) employees only. No other country office has such policy. 
From what I’ve seen so far, X level is attained around 5 yrs of experience. By that time a typical Indian employee has other commitments in life and the number of employees willing to take international transfer decreases. 

I feel it this policy is strategic to keep their business needs in India stable. 

Thoughts? Do any other companies have any such policies?

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Let's talk about being highly underpaid. It's a reality many of us face, yet it's often shrouded in silence. Whether you're in a corporate job, a creative field, or any profession, feeling undervalued and underpaid can be demoralizing and unjust. It's not just about the numbers on our paycheck; it's about the recognition of our worth, our skills, and our contributions.

Too often, we find ourselves in situations where our hard work and dedication are not adequately compensated. We put in long hours, go above and beyond our job descriptions, and yet, when it comes time to discuss salaries, we're met with excuses or paltry raises that barely keep pace with inflation. It's a cycle that perpetuates feelings of frustration, resentment, and even imposter syndrome.

But here's the thing: We don't have to accept being undervalued. We can speak up, advocate for ourselves, and demand fair compensation for our efforts. It might be uncomfortable, and it might require us to challenge the status quo, but it's essential for our well-being and the integrity of our professions.

Employers need to recognize the importance of fairly compensating their employees. It's not just about the bottom line; it's about fostering a culture of respect, appreciation, and mutual benefit. When employees feel valued and adequately compensated, they're more engaged, productive, and loyal.

So, if you're feeling highly underpaid, know that you're not alone. It's a widespread issue that deserves attention and action. Whether it's through salary negotiations, seeking out better opportunities, or advocating for change within our organizations, let's stand together and demand the compensation we deserve. Because when we value ourselves, others will too.

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