Designit, formerly known as Rational, was once an awesome place to work. Under Rational, the benefits were fantastic, and there was a genuine concern for employee welfare. Since the Wipro acquisition, Designit has seen a steady decline in quality and employee satisfaction. Employee benefits have been gutted. Raises, if given at all, are meager at best around 1%.
Leadership holds meaningless townhalls to boast about profits, all while laying off large numbers of dedicated employees.
For those dedicated to doing things the right way, working on the Microsoft account is a nightmare. Adhering to best practices is impossible when it conflicts with the whims of Microsoft stakeholders.
There is zero transparency regarding business decisions made by the C-suite. Employees are left in the dark about critical changes that affect their work and future. The company's focus is overwhelmingly on profit, to the detriment of creativity and quality. This profit-centric approach stifles innovation and demoralizes creative professionals. The CEO has surrounded himself with a leadership team comprised of former coworkers, many of whom lack relevant experience in their new roles and the industry.
There are zero opportunities for personal or professional development. The company offers no mentorship programs, and higher-ups show no interest in nurturing employee growth. Performance reviews are a joke. Executives can alter ratings after managers complete them, and managers are prohibited from giving the highest ratings. This system ensures that no one qualifies for meaningful pay increases.
Arbitrary PTO policy changes have left tenured employees with a reduction in paid leave, further eroding morale and trust in the company. Despite being a remote-first company, Designit doesn't provide standard benefits like WiFi reimbursement or office equipment.
Designit/Wipro has become a place where employee satisfaction is an afterthought, and the focus is solely on profit. It's a shame to see what was once a great agency become a shell of what it once was. I know the job market is tough right now, but if you have a chance to work here—DON'T. Run far, far away.
