Some senior directors do not listen to people below them and tend to push decisions based on what they think is right, even when teams show clear evidence that it is not. There is noticeable politics at higher levels, and it often affects priorities and day-to-day execution. In recent years, poor development methodologies have been introduced that add process overhead and slow delivery rather than enabling it. Salaries are below the industry average, and if you join with a low package, it is very challenging to recover because increments are minimal. Additionally, many social events have been cancelled, and the budget for employee well-being has been reduced, which further erodes morale.
Another con is trust in senior leadership. About a year ago, the CEO publicly spoke at the DigiEcon Global Investment Summit 2024 about creating additional job opportunities, including a Colombo Port City initiative positioned to add around 1,000 new roles. Seeing messaging like that and then witnessing major layoff cycles later makes it feel like senior management does not stick to their word, which damages morale and credibility internally.