A Company in Transition—Mixed Feelings After 12 Years!
Pros
I spent several years at Avanade and witnessed both its strengths and its growing pains. While the company once fostered a collaborative, innovative culture, the past few years have been challenging. The frequency of layoffs and restructuring created uncertainty and impacted morale across teams. It was tough to see talented colleagues let go and the culture shift away from what originally made Avanade feel like a great place to grow. Layoffs included several technical resources and Corporate Functions.
Cons
Corporate Functions absorbed into Accenture in March 2025, which effected thousands of people laid off in multiple countries in HR, Marketing, and Recruiting. We found out in January 2025 if you were offered at Accenture, several tenured resources were not offered, where is the loyalty? None apparently! It ended up being awkward at times working with other team members that were offered for many months until your exit date. Leadership decisions felt increasingly disconnected from employee feedback, and the sense of community that once defined the organization has noticeably diminished. That said, there are still smart, passionate people doing great work here!
