Are you thinking of switching your company and dreaming of landing a job at a giant like Amazon or IBM? Hold that thought. Well, if you enthusiastically nodded your head in affirmation, let Corporate Soldiers open your eyes. Yes, before you chase the big name, let’s talk about what really goes on inside. What do people really think about working for some of India’s biggest companies, such as your dream company? What are we talking about? Well, Blind just spilt the tea with their 2025 workplace satisfaction report, and guess what? Some of those ‘dream companies’ you are eyeing actually landed on their worst list. Shocked? We thought so.
If you are wondering if this data is accurate or not, let us tell you, they gathered thoughts from over 7,000 employees. Of course, the results and our anticipations show a massive difference. While companies like Target, Nvidia, and Amex are clearly getting things right and topping the charts, the report reveals a stark contrast. There are some major companies struggling to keep their teams happy. Now, ever since this list is out, it has been making noise everywhere. Not to mention, this has ignited huge conversations everywhere about company culture and management realities. So, tell us, what matters the most? The prestigious logo and paycheck, or feeling valued and passionate about your work?
This is definitely something to consider before you make your next move. Let Corporate Soldiers shed light on everything that ‘Blind Report’ consists of your dream companies!
What is ‘The Blind’?
It’s an anonymous professional community platform where verified employees can openly discuss workplace issues, share career advice, and exchange information about salaries, job opportunities, and company culture without revealing their identities. The thing is Blind verifies users through their work email but they don’t store that personal data. Hence, your identity stays private, which is important for honest feedback. Blind originated in 2013 in San Francisco and now, it has over 9 million users worldwide. Recognizing the need for similar transparency in India, Blind officially launched here in 2025.
Now, this platform has become truly influential for professionals can openly discuss tricky workplace issues, get career advice, and swap notes on salaries, job opportunities, and what a company’s culture is actually like behind the scenes. Even employees from big names like Meta, Uber, PayPal, and Microsoft are actively using it.
How Trustworthy is The Blind Report?
The 2025 Blind survey remains one of the most efficient anonymous workplace satisfaction studies in India’s corporate sector. Here, each company is evaluated on a five-point scale across six dimensions. What are these six dimensions? Let’s explore!
- Work-life balance
- Career growth
- Compensation and benefits
- Company culture
- Diversity and inclusion
- Trust in leadership
Blind is special because it’s anonymous and hence, people feel safer saying what they truly think since their name isn’t attached. This keeps their identity safe. Sometimes, employees often get more candid even brutally honest in their feedback. This way Blind surveys are more honest than a typical company survey where professionals might worry about repercussions. We think this is probably why these reports make noise everywhere. Here, they tap into sentiments that might otherwise stay hidden.
However, some Reddit discussions about the report suggest that participation depends on employees using company emails for verification and hence, it limits the representation from certain organizations.
Let’s see which company got the worst employee-satisfaction score in India!
| Company | Employee Satisfaction Score |
| Amazon | 2.3 |
| Paytm | 2.5 |
| InMobi | 2.6 |
| Coinbase | 2.7 |
| IBM | 2.8 |
| Sprinklr | 2.9 |
Who Ended Up on India’s Worst-Rated Workplaces?
It has become a ritual now. Every year, thousands of Indian professionals log on to Blind, the anonymous workplace community where professionals can share their unfiltered experiences about the company and every aspect of it. It can be good, bad, or downright shocking. Now, since the results for 2025 are in, some companies have soared to new heights of employee satisfaction, and others have landed with a thud at the bottom of the rankings.
This year’s worst-rated workplaces aren’t just surprising because of their big names rather they have become a reminder that no amount of brand recognition or salary can hide deeper issues of culture, trust, and management. Whether they are tech giants or fintech, the companies that ended up on India’s ‘worst workplaces’ list have become a topic of study. A topic to explore how even the most powerful brands can falter when they lose sight of what truly matters to their people.
The Worst Shocker- Amazon:
‘Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History’, Amazon’s slogan seems to be a hyperbole ever since the Blind Report 2025 came out. Isn’t it? Yes, this turned out to be a surprising bottom-ranked employer for 2025. Perhaps, it is the most shocking revelation from the Blind report. So, turns out Amazon is the worst-rated workplace in India. Though it’s a global tech leader and one of the world’s most valuable companies, Amazon’s Indian operations received the lowest overall satisfaction score in the survey.
Blind Report reveals that Amazon employee reviews indicated several recurring issues at Amazon India. The major concern was work-life balance as typical work weeks stretch beyond 45-50 hours. Also, the company’s return-to-office policy has also drawn criticism. One reviewer said that ‘a lot of people will try to leave Amazon in the next few months’ due to RTO implementation.
The Management Issues:
The feedback opened issues in management. The most of the performance evaluations heavily dependent on individual managers and former employees are voicing out ‘Manager decides performance, if manager is non-technical, then they may not review you correctly’. This tells us that Amazon India has a system where career advancement feels so arbitrary rather than merit-based.
Let’s Look at The Common Factors!
Interestingly, across all these low-ranked companies, they had striking similarities.
Office Politics and favouritism
We all know that every corporate involves atleast some office politics. But the data tells us that these worst-ranked companies surpassed all the measures of internal company politics. People frequently mentioned that office politics and favouritism are damaging workplace culture.
Management quality issues
As we already discussed, Amazon India has major management issues. This is the common factor in all these worst-ranked companies. From favouritism to lack of vision, poor management is the constant and appears consistently across all the negative reviews.
Job insecurity
Job insecurity has heightened in these companies. Why not? Frequent layoffs and organizational changes create anxiety about long-term prospects and employees never flourish in such anxiety.
Work-life balance concerns
Another important factor is work-life balance. We all know that nowadays, people are inclined towards jobs that provide work-life balance. These companies not only have excessive hours but also have high pressure. This point is regularly mentioned in negative feedback.
Other Problems in These Worst-Ranked Companies:
Let’s see how these worst-ranked companies have similar issues!
| Company | Issues |
| Amazon | Poor work-life balance, frequent layoffs, management problems |
| Paytm | Low employee satisfaction, office politics, management issues |
| Coinbase | High Salary but low employee satisfaction, management issues, poor work culture |
| InMobi | Favouritism, poor management, stressful work environment |
| IBM | Limited career growth, outdated practices, lack of employee value |
| Sprinklr | Management problems, favouritism, stressful work environment |
This is concerning, isn’t it? Blind’s 2025 report tells us why these big names should open their eyes and look into these problems. And why only the listed companies? Corporate Soldiers believes that every business should take this as a lesson. So, if you’re an employer in India, the message is pretty clear for you! Simply throwing money at employees won’t make up for bad management, a toxic work environment, or the constant worry of job insecurity.
Nowadays, employees genuinely are focused on workplaces where people feel respected, supported in their growth, and feel actually empowered. And if you’re currently hunting for a job, this report is a huge reminder to look past the flashy salary offer. So, have a look at what the management is really like, whether there are genuine opportunities to advance your career, and what the day-to-day company culture feels like a hustle. We wish you luck!
