The longer I work in corporate, the more I realize …

People get rewarded for being Visible, not Valuable. Do you agree/ have you experienced this?

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Yeah I’m essentially useless but make sure I’m visible to executives.

Proof it works: I got 2 raises last year.

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Most corporate companies unofficially follow the PIE model: Performance, Image, Exposure. 2/3 of your “rating” or “promotion” is not tied to your results.

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So true

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How is culture at Hexaware ? Especially there Central Bid Management or RFP team?

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