I don't have a source or any details. Just know a FOAF got wfr'd from bldg 6, Fort Collins, HPE
HPE acquires Silver Peak
Press release from their company: https://www.silver-peak.com/hpe-silverpeak-acquisition Just another company we’ve acquired due to lack of internal innovation. We’re also pulling an IBM by acquiring companies during layoffs. So much Antonio’s... — read more
Simplivity product shutdown, aprox 250 layed off
Just announced in a team meeting. Almost all of Simplivity engineering team let go. Product is being put into sustaining mode and will be supported from India. Westborough MA site being closed.
Storage layoffs, not just Houston
Happening now, Mon July 13. Just laid off from Simplivity in the storage group, seems like a big one.
Texas unnemployment and severence pay
For those in Houston that get wfr'd and get a severance, are we allowed to file for unemployment?
What Organizations being targeted Next?
What organizations are being focused on right now for layoffs?
Marketing folks - Get ready!
Great job with DVE - Now it's time for cuts.
Wondering how many globally will be WFR impacted between June and October (HPE FY20 Q3 & Q4
I was notified on 6/15 and my last day was 6/26.
Got “pre-notifies” for lay-off a couple of weeks ago? Expect a call today
Anyone who got “pre-notified” about WFR will get a call today from your manager about your final termination and your official last day, which will be July 17th.
Tomorrow Layoffs?
Does anyone believe July’s layoffs will begin tomorrow? Or should we expect them on the 13th?
The New HPE Way - Copy Making Decisions and Business Cases the Amazon Way
One big new innovative HPE strategies recently for New Products was a verbatim copy of "Making Decisions and Business Cases the Amazon... — read more
SaaS that ship has sailed
HPE is done. No one is going to buy into their SaaS bs plan, much less their stock. AWS started in 2006 and was created inadvertently before that to support a company with exponential growth. Amazon has been working on AWS for 2 decades. They have... — read more
CSC folks in Alpharetta, get your resume ready
The incompetent CSC global leader sitting somewhere remote in Europe has decided in his infinite wisdom that America’s will be reduced by 50 percent, APAC (not including India) by 25 percent, and EMEA by 10 percent (surprise, surprise). If those... — read more
Americans Not Allowed
I work for DXC, formerly HPE. Transitioned as part of the spin-merge. When I was still HPE we interviewed candidates for an opening on my team. We were forbidden from interviewing Americans for the position. We could only interview Indians, per my... — read more
Does anyone know if HPE has volunteer layoff option during a layoff cycle?
Obviously the purpose if to take the severance and be gone. Does HPE offer such option?
This round seems to be done?
This round seems to be done, still don't know what the number is. The question is, when the next round is going to be?
Confirmed July Layoffs?
Any updates on the numbers for the July layoffs and who it will be targeting?
Is HPE Salvagable?
As a long time observer, admirer, and former employee, it's a shame to see HPE in the current situation. Is there any bright spot that HPE can build on for long-term growth?
Is HPE Salvagable?
Are there any bright spots in HPE? As a long time observer, I hate to see a once great company in the current situation. Is there anything that HPE can build on for long term growth?
6/22/20 Layoffs Notices
Any 6/22/20 WFR notices sent out today ?
Caused by COVID-19?
For anyone hit in the latest round of WFR, was there anything to indicate if the layoff is officially a result of COVID-19? My understanding is that there are certain benefits (in the US) that apply only if the layoff is classified as a result of the... — read more
Looks like July hit will be bigger?
if it's 10% or 6000, we have not seen enough. The next batch in July will be much larger?
Global IT been impacted or will be impacted?
Does anyone know of someone who has been impacted from Global IT?
Don't lose your vacation time!!
Warning!!! "Any unused credited** vacation hours are not eligible for payout, unless required by state law at your primary work location (currently limited to California, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota... — read more
Covid 19 is harming HPE and boosting Cisco
Is that not odd? Cisco is profiting from the immediate demand for telecommuting, while HPE is suffering from it. Does HPE still participate in the network space? Are there still hundreds of network products crammed into a confusing web site that... — read more
Rumors on 6/15 notifications?
Rumor is that US notices will be Monday 6/15 and your 2 weeks will end on 6/26. If you are not let go then your pay cut goes into effect 7/1. Anyone else hearing the same rumor?
Is HPE transitioning work from vendors?
I'm a contingent worker at HPE. I work for a vendor. Some of our projects just got reduced or cut. Some went to internal HPE employees. I keep telling my vendor manager that they are either cutting work entirely or giving it to internal HPE... — read more
Advice: Get your resume out, find another job or career, and move on.
I quit HP years ago when I saw the writing on the wall, and I never looked back....It was was the best decision I ever made! Good luck to all of you, these are difficult times. PS: Tell your kids or grand-kids to get a good education - that... — read more
2002, 18 years ago - this our DNA
NYTimes - Business; Timing of E.D.S. Layoffs Proved Costly to Workers By Jennifer Bayot July 28, 2002 ELECTRONIC DATA SYSTEMS, the big information technology contractor, picked a pivotal day this month to lay off 300 workers. Had it let them... — read more
Layoffs are happening in HPE
A friend of mine from HPE-Aruba has been LRed earlier this week. Says that 5% of Aruba are layed off.
No layoffs, pay cuts first. Most 15% for 4 months.
Not sure why other poster is getting down-voted. There are no layoffs @ HPE right now. 4-month pay cuts (or equivalent leave without pay in non-US countries). executive team,25% reductions, SVPs and VPs 20% reduction, most 15% reduction, others... — read more
Not Only Layoffs but Salary cuts too
15-20% through the balance of the year, even for individual contributors
It's coming and will be big...
Compute down 19%, Storage off 16%, High Performance Compute and Mission Critical Systems down 18%, Intelligent Edge down 2%, Advisory and Professional Services off 8%, and Financial Services down 5%
1-1 notice in India
Few folks are getting 1-1 meeting request in India? Is it true about layoff rumours