Trending @Accenture; Leaving Accenture After Significant Contributions: A Disheartening Farewell
After years of dedication, implementing numerous optimizations, and automated key processes, l've reached a point where I must announce my departure from Accenture. My last working day is in 1 week. Even in my notice period, I resolved critical production issues, but l've noticed something disheartening.
Despite my contributions, my team lead has been taking credit for my work, and now that l've confirmed I won't be staying, I'm receiving negative feedback daily. What's more concerning is that leadership is being CC'd on these emails, painting a false picture of my performance. When I confronted my TL, I was told this is to justify putting me on a PIP, simply because I'm leaving and someone else needs to be "saved" in my place.
I'm sharing this not just to express my frustration but to raise awareness of what feels like an unfair and demoralizing practice. It's disappointing to see such behavior, especially when leaving an organization I've worked so hard for.
I would have highlighted this as I don't have any hope in future with the company considering i have resigned. I think one should take a stand for themselves. If we wont take the stand then someone will always take advantage of our silence.
Thank you for your insight.
 I completely agree with taking a stand. In fact, I have already spoken to my supervisor about this. She apologized and acknowledged the hard work I’ve put in, but mentioned that she was instructed by higher management to give negative feedback to “save” others. it’s frustrating to see that despite my efforts, the focus is now justifying this unfair treatment rather than recognizing my contributions.
A bit of a crossroads now and would appreciate any suggestions on what steps I should take next. should I escalate this further or is there a better way to address this situation?
This clearly shows how wise these leaders are and shame on them to be called as leaders and who manages talent discussions. The same situation happened to me as well. Just leave it, it won't effect you anyway as you already resigned and if you want to come back to Accenture in future.. this may effect you but it depends on the need and skill at that time, if your skill and that role is critical then they won't consider all these. And more over there are plenty of opportunities and companies outside, so you don't have to worry much.
Putting employees service notice period on PIP is the dumbest decision that leaders take. Seen this in multiple companies.
It's actually not. Doing this, they can save a person who is still working in the organisation. Also, the person leaving is not affected either ways. They don't put the exiting person in PIP because they deserve it, they put them there to save a person who is still on the payroll.
This seems to be a quite rampant practice here, though unethical. PIP in your record will also block you from getting rehired here. It is really disheartening especially when you've always given your best.
This is common practice, i got to know from a friend who is a lead , they have to put some one in PIP , there are categories divided and they have very limited seats to fill and few will be always in PIP or low performance.
They follow one more practice. Like if someone has resigned after performance category they will move you to PIP or low performance and move other person above so that they will get something.
