Land of the walking dead - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
16 Oct 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong products. Attracts some very talented people. Decent benefits.

Cons

The company has starved its departments to the bone - and then some. Burnout and failure to make employees feel valued is causing a severe brain drain of talent from once-leading brands. Riding existing market share but poorly investing in new products, innovation, or its employees - a failing long-term strategy. Severe absences of leadership and poor morale/culture. Near non-existent training for new employees in technical roles, which will cost the company down the line. Critical function gaps widespread due to attrition or eliminated positions. Salaries well below market rate for engineers.

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Pros

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Cons

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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