I got fired today - there is a war going on between the unions and management in Europe and as a result I got fired. without a package or social plan. When taking over HP they need to follow the social plan until nov 2018. They should also follow the... — read more
Remember when?
Remember how we used to think that the merger would bring some layoffs and then it would have been done? No more layoffs for those who remaind, focusing on our work, getting the company back on its feet... Yeah, that really worked out well for us... — read more
Appraisals! Anything more demoralising ?
So the appraisal process has started here in the UK. I’m thinking is there anything more demoralising? ‘You’ve performed fantastically well in the face of adversity given the resource shortfall you covered up!’ ‘But I’m afraid due to the bell curve I... — read more
Retention Bonus
Heard that retention bonus is being handed out to select people. It has already started flowing out, along with signed agreements. Anyone else in the know, on details ? Obviously, the rest of us are like disposable (diapers), use us to wipe the dirt... — read more
Most DXC support is lost due to Backup and storage inability.
Being unable to backup and properly store the backup is a big flaw with the backup and storage teams across DXC. Backup engineers are mostly unable to configure a backup for multiple reasons. Unaware of Oracle databases Unaware of SQL databases... — read more
Last Layer 7 Status
After all the re-design of job grades for DC, it was stated Layer 7 is the last layer. Has anyone heard if that stage has been finalized?
Public Sector Organisation
when will the newco leaders will be announced?
EX-GOOGLERS get $13.50/hr
Ex-googlers who were transferred across to DXC from google are keeping their pay rate of 13.50 and are not fully trained, while long term experienced Tier 1 Tier 2 and even Tier 3 agents receive $10.50/hr...how can DXC justify paying HUGE wage... — read more
Nefkens little 4qtr bonus
Noticed Nefkens sold the rest of his shares for another $4m a few days ago. That’s a total of $15m in the 4 months! I hope he chokes on it ! Greed in the most immoral way! Quite disgusting!
So what is the big news that will happen in October ?
I have seen hints about this, but no detail. Can anyone help ?
Who and when is next WFR in India ?
The list for Bangalore and Chennai is ready, letters will be handed over on March 15. This is for 3500 staff from Bangalore centre and Chennai centre for HPE side staff. Managers continue to be running the company on their own terms meaning that they... — read more
When is severance paid out?
Anybody here knows when and how is severance paid out? Is it all one lump sum or is it paid in installments? And how long between the moment you were laid off and the moment you receive the payment (or its first part?) Unless I was just thinking that... — read more
Performance Review Email
Some of my peers got an email reminding them or their self review. The email title says "Select' employees. I have a bonus in my contract and am the same level as her. My guess is that I am being cut. Is their any other reason I wouldn't have gotten... — read more
Let Go
Just wondering what the process is when they let someone go. Does your manager call you into his office. How about if he works in a different location. Does a HR rep come and get you and then walk you thru all the BS forms. Do you get any warning?
Passion for ........ cars !
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/dxc-technology-team-penske-ring-225300759.html
Oh, the irony
Anybody else finds it completely ridiculous that DXC is organizing an event touting "putting people first in the future workplace? Let that sink it. DXC is teaching others about putting people first and making happier employees... — read more
fiscal year
when is DXC fiscal year end? when will we know our rating? after this fiscal year, do we expect bonus or salary increase? or just WFR:)
Reviews process timeline
The reviews are taking place now even though the fiscal has 6 weeks to run. Managers are reviewing self-evluation forms for "phase 1" employees that needed to be submitted before the 16 Feb deadline. All managers ratings will need to be approved by... — read more
DXC bionics logo
Have DXC changed their logo or has bionics got its own logo? See the Hilton email today.
Just a thought
If your having a bad day at DXC. Turn on "Everyone's A Winner" by Hot Chocolate and crank it up. That will make your day brighter for that special someone. It's a great song.
HPE moving app support to Wipro
HPE is in the process of moving L4/ RBE application support work from DXC to Wipro. The first batch of apps (there about 141 total on the list, including major supply chain / order management apps) will start moving 31 Mar to Wipro. Couple that with... — read more
Does Anyone when reviews take place.
Usually they happen after year end and your bonus is disclosed. Given that CSC does not give bonuses I have heard they happen in mid March from some people and from others I hear they don[t have reviews at CSC.
just click bait on DXC FB??
What’s the big announcement at the closing bell on Wall St on Friday? Posting DXC FB!
Bell Curve for Performance Reviews
DXC HR has just confirmed to people managers that the Bell Curve will be rigorously enforced for the upcoming performance reviews. That means that, regardless of their actual performance and commitment, around 60% of employees will fall into the two... — read more
Share price above $100 - Does the market know something we don't?
If the deal can be done, Major surgery in UK shires this year. GDN cough sold off cough Shorley cough closed, cough any work cough transferred to Spewcastle cough
Maryland’s attorney general has reached an $81 million settlement with Computer Sciences Corp.
Comment away: http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-md-medicaid-settlement-20180209-story.html
General Dynamics and CSRA merger not good for employees
Looks like more folks will be on the chopping block at CSRA. GD is going to chop up this monster CSRA really bad. Loooooooooooook out below. Management should be hit the hardest. Maybe some of that will overflow to DXC Government sector... — read more
DXC’s spinout of its public sector business is being pushed back
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2018/02/09/dxc-s-spinout-of-its-public-sector-business-is.html
Earning Call - Selected quotes
For all of you that continue to be surprised at the WFRs, consider the following from the 3rd Quarter Earnings Call transcript (Feb 8, 2018). "In this quarter we continue to re-balance our workforce. We reduced our labor base by an additional 3% in... — read more
American Airlines DXC layoff 2018
How many are losing jobs? Chime in if you know.
DXC shares
What's up? Have the shares really dropped by $5 in last 30 minutes or is it just me? Coincidentally isn't the call with investors in progress just now?
DXC is Top Employer
Incredible ! https://www.top-employers.com/es-ES/globalcompanyprofiles/dxc-technology/
How many W2’s did you receive?
I’m a current DXC employee. I was originally part of HPE. I only received one W2 and it seems correct but from what I read on a previous thread, should I have received 2? The one I received says HP Enterprise Services.
DXC email not working
Pretty embarrassing that for 2 days now @dxc.com email has not been working. Even more embarrassing is the suggestion that we ask customers to email our old @CSC.com addresses as a work around. And by the way, trust us with your digital... — read more
DXC Launches New Global Onboarding Process
What a freaken Joke, a new on boarding process as layoffs continue. I know it took me months and months to get all the sign on requirements in-place so I could do my job and till today we don't have a easy index to find out who who and what queue... — read more
UK December Redundancy - P45 yet?
Has anyone who went on VR in the UK on 31/12 received their P45 yet? (Details of pay and tax paid for UK workers). I would’ve thought 4 weeks should be adequate enough time to get one out to you after leaving.
2017 W-2
I got the W-2 from HPES and I’m still waitlng for the W-2 from DXC. Anybody else who have not receive their W-2 from DXC?
Having a bad day?? have sympathy and spare a thought please!
If you think your having a bad day, please spare a thought for our illustrious leader, who’s lost 5m bucks on his dxc shares in the last 24 hours due to the downturn in the Dow! He’s only down to his last $60m now so not quite time to ask for a... — read more
DXC project managers with degree in Animal Welfare, holding weekly calls
The project managers in DXC are generally coordinators who take a half baked paragraph of words from the customer agree to it and dump it on the technical teams. Some project managers have a degree in Animal Welfare Account delivery managers have no... — read more