It used to be a friendly productive work environment that concentrated on customer satisfaction. - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
Oct 22, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some well made equipment, benefits are average for the industry. Older employees were well trained and have a lot of knowledge.

Cons

This place is structured like an upside down pyramid. There are more managers, senior managers and accountants than there are actual workers who produce income for the company. They decided to go lean. This entailed laying off productive workers who made money for the company only to allow the company to hire more managers and accountants. To many chiefs and not enough indians.. .

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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