CORRUPT MANAGEMENT AND HR DEPARTMENT - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

1.0
13 May 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

401k AND GOOD BENEFITS FOR NOW BUT TALK OF CUTS SOON

Cons

After XYLEM took over, work loads doubled and management went straight down hill. They forced new software and policies down our throats with no clue how it would impact operations. Terrible transition strategy and little support. Workplace went from laid back and very productive to a corporate stress ridden nightmare. Low pay ,low raises ,long hours and Poor Employee treatment. The place is described around the company as a modern day sweat shop and I would have to agree.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
25 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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