In 2006, Computer Sciences Corporation went up for sale and found a buyer—itself. The company repurchased $2 billion of its common stock and charted an aggressive new course. In 2007, the giant IT services firm announced the $1.3 billion acquisition of Covansys, a U.S.-based consulting and technology company with more than 70 percent of its resources based in India.
The move brought CSC 8,200 new employees, including 6,000 in India, doubling the company’s workforce on the subcontinent. In 2008, the company is expanding its global footprint, with a special effort to increase its presence in India.
If you work at CSC, you’d better not mind dealing with the bureaucracy of a large company. With its consistent growth through acquisitions, the firm is getting larger all the time. “It’s easy to get lost between all the levels,” an insider says. On the upside, the firm offers a certain amount of security. Somewhere within the levels of this big bureaucracy, you’ll be able to find your place and stay.
“It’s hard to pinpoint our culture,” one insider says. “It’s different from office to office, region to region, and country to country.” Insiders joke that CSC stands for “Collection of Small Companies.” You might also say it’s a collection of small cultures. Some offices require a suit and tie, while others tolerate khakis. Whether you’re wearing a three-piece suit or Dockers, the ability to work collaboratively is strongly emphasized.
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