Coming soon, some ugly truths.

Asked to be a CW and a pay cut. I was asked to become a CW because of HC on the FTE side. The offer from the contract company is ridiculous when they aren’t even paying for benefits on someone. We need to push back if a CW. I have seen what they paid... — read more 

CW here. The staffing agency sent me an email last Friday saying my last day is today. Isn't this illegal? To those already laid off, how much notice were you given?

HP Inc.’s Plans for New 98 Acres Vancouver Canada Campus Pushes Forward with City Council Approval. https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/hp-inc-s-plans-for-new-98-acres-vancouver-canada-campus-pushes-forward-with-city-council-approval/

This gangster knows how to talk like a politician. I’m proud to work for a guy like him and I’m sure Bill and Dave would be too.

It was a good run for 15 years. Time to move along.

Comment here if you or someone you know has gotten laid off this year. Tell me their position, org, and salary. I’ll go first: EO, manager, 120k after 16 years.

NO CW’S ALLOWED BECAUSE THEY ARE BARELY HUMAN.

We oughta give these folks a round of applause for their work. They work so hard ensuring zoom calls get scheduled for their superiors at a time that works for everyone. Do yall realize how difficult it is to compare several calendars to find an open... — read more 

I look at people in leadership and team members. Does HP realize that their workforce is working around the clock, constantly missing dinner and important life events to take a call at all hours of the night. To mandate being in the office. When... — read more 

I dread going into the office. When I arrive, there's no energy—no one mingles, no spontaneous conversations. Even during team meetings, we don't get a conference room; we just sit at our desks and Zoom in. It feels like we're just going through the... — read more 

The culture at HP has taken a troubling turn, resembling a top-down leadership style that's stifling collaboration and innovation. Take a look at Enterprise Operations and the environment Ernest is cultivating. He and his direct reports operate from... — read more 

This is a genuine question but what do they actually do outside of organize useless events and waste company money? We’re all on pins and needles hoping our boss doesn’t schedule a surprise 1 on 1, but they’re out there frolicking in the grass hiding... — read more 

When are the extra furloughs coming? I could really use a vacation.

In a note released Thursday, Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring said the reciprocal tariffs were calamitous to the IT hardware industry, given all the hardware products sold into the U.S. are now subject to a 25%-54% import tax... — read more 

What should I do?

Firstly the CFO who failed wildly for the last 3 years under Geoff Martha's leadership, and then the CHRO who swore black and blue while leaving Medtronic that Apple would be her last job before retiring and that in fact she had planned to retire at... — read more 

I'm now hearing that HP is closing its Rancho Bernardo office now, instead of in October as previously planned-and is simultaneously laying off any employees who refuse to relocate to the company's other office in the Bay Area. Can anyone confirm?

HOORAY!

That was a load of cr-p. Enrique avoided as much as possible the WFR topic, his answer being so ambiguous. These 2000 extra people to be fired are on top of the original number from 3 years ago, but he tried to hide behind it. And the cr-p with "it's... — read more 

I would like to begin by expressing my sincere apologies for the lack of professionalism shown to DS on his final day at the office. The overall tone of the interaction was disappointing, and I was personally disheartened by the lack of respect shown... — read more 

If you know someone who is dealing with possible layoff or retirement, pass them this note. The independent, member-supported HP Alumni Association has pragmatic advice from people who have gone through past cycles. https://www.hpalumni.org/leaving... — read more 

HP Inc. said it would lay off up to 2,000 more employees as part of a continuing cost-cutting plan, bringing the total number of job cuts under the restructuring to as many as 9,000. The computer and printer maker on Thursday said it would save an... — read more 

Title says it WFRs on thr west coast today and noticing how opportunities in growth areas are being given to people from divested businesses. This means no actual job posting or opportunity for most of HP. If you were recently laid off or thinking... — read more 

In light of all the negativity around here I would like to stand out as an employee who is grateful for being a CW on the software enginering/web development team. I've been here for almost five years now and I never have to worry about being laid... — read more 

Check what we have shared publicly the 2023 sustainability report...the next one should be published this year. Until this gets updated I'd say these are the goals and have been the goals for a few years. All to enable more equitable outcomes... — read more 

I have a few questions I hope you can help clarify: Could someone please provide an update on whether we currently have any DEI metrics, and if so, what they are? Can someone clarify what the current definition of a "diversity employee" is?... — read more 

I spoke with my boss last night, and they mentioned that the atmosphere was very uncomfortable. Ernest's leadership style isn’t working. According to them, everyone was just nodding along, agreeing that things were moving in the right direction and... — read more 

Has anyone else observed that Ernest consistently closes his office door upon arrival and refrains from engaging with colleagues, particularly the white men in the office? This behavior seems peculiar. JJ appears to be exhibiting similar conduct. It... — read more 

Getting really concerned that Boise is the next to go after SD closes this year. Anyone know what's going there? Perhaps I missed an announcement about the Boise campus.

After careful consideration, I have decided to part ways with HP. I am currently exploring the possibility of WFRing myself, which would allow me to exit the company with some financial compensation. I joined HP in 2020 and have found it to be one of... — read more 

I am in Palo Alto and got a gut punch update from my boss today. This has been presented to our ELT. He said this is severely needed and many groups are still bloated. I just hope our CEO says no to this proposal and that we have been through to... — read more 

Anybody else in the same boat after being laid off? I feel like such a loser.

All the good posts on here get deleted. There was a good one about how racist Ernest is but now it’s gone. I think we should all make a discord or skype group to talk and assimilate in a more efficient way. Anonymous, of course.

It has come to my attention that some employees in the HP Amstelveen (Netherlands) office still haven’t received their severance pay package, even a month after their last working day. If you’re among the employees set to be laid off soon, here’s... — read more 

With HP laying off and eliminating managers, directors and senior directors positions, what opportunity is there for growth? Only way to get promoted is if someone leaves. Not much of an incentive to stick around.

That’s how great the company is.

I still have my job

When the quarterly results came out in Nov 2022, it was announced that HP would reduce workforce by 4000-6000 over the next three years. We are now well into the third year, so I want to know if there are some numbers on the progress of this planned... — read more 

I am hearing chatter of many people getting laid off today. What is everyone else hearing? Looks like supply chain got hit pretty hard.