Infosys CEO Salil Parekh has responded to allegations of a toxic work culture raised by a former employee, whose viral LinkedIn post sparked widespread debate. “At Infosys, we have a clear approach to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. We hold ourselves to high standards,” Parekh said in a recent conference call.
Bhupendra Vishwakarma, a former senior systems engineer, raised systemic flaws, regional bias and an unhealthy work environment with the institute. Despite being the sole provider for his family, he resigned without another job. “For three years, I worked hard, met expectations, and contributed to the team, but saw no financial recognition of my efforts,” he wrote.
He described how he was disappointed that his promotion came with additional responsibilities but no pay rise.
Another key point highlighted by Vishwakarma was the attitude within the company. His team size was reduced from 50 to 30, but management decided to redistribute the workload rather than hire replacements. “Instead of hiring replacements or providing support, management took the easy way out – offloading the existing team without compensation or recognition,” he stated.
Assigned to a loss-making account, Vishwakarma described limited opportunities for pay raises or career advancement. “According to my manager, the account assigned to me was a loss making one. This directly affects opportunities for salary increases and career growth. Staying on such an account felt like career stagnation, no light at the end of the tunnel,” he wrote, adding that the lack of direction eventually forced him to leave.
Vishwakarma's most serious charge was the high-pressure environment at Infosys. He claimed that constant escalations, unrealistic client demands and lack of support created chronic stress. “This pressure trickled down, creating tension at every level of the hierarchy. It felt like a constant firefight with no room for personal well-being,” he explained.
He accused Infosys of contributing to a toxic culture by prioritizing client demands over employee welfare.