Important mission but too focussed on the short-term - Manager Xylem Employee Review

3.0
Sep 4, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong CEO and a great mission. Leadership is a mixed bag

Cons

Unable to figure out how to become a technology driven company. Finance is too powerful, technology leadership not strong. Result is focus on quarterly numbers at the expense of longer term investments needed to develop innovative solutions.

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for your review. We appreciate comments that provide useful feedback that we can share with our leadership and local teams for continuous improvement in our policies and strategy. While we typically receive comments from colleagues that Xylem offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a global team, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve the most pressing water problems facing communities, we value your viewpoint. Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your feedback.

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Pros

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Cons

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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