Strong product lines but with challenges in upper mangement - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
May 13, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The products are of high quality, are serviced well, and compete effectively in the market. Team members are hard working, loyal, and with many years of knowledge in the market.

Cons

Top management is not transparent in communications, and had created many layers of management. Key decisions are made with little or no input from from plants; it is a top-down approach, so individual performance and the future potential of each plant is taken into account. Strategic input from plants is essential to success. 360 degree reviews are not well implemented and acted on, and turnover at all levels, but especially middle management, is too high.

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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