‘You need to have a core foundation which is networking,’ said HPE CEO Antonio Neri. ‘Obviously you are going to see everything we have done with the team with HPE Aruba networking. And obviously we continue to be very excited to close with Juniper... — read more
After major WFR in Santaclara I decided to move out
Moving out as their is no hope for revival and further cuts expected in sept 2025.AI will replace many jobs and that’s the true reality
PHIL MCKINNEY - I Convinced HP's Board to Buy Palm for $1.2B. Then I Watched Them Ki-l It in 49 Days
The systematic thinking errors that ki-l breakthrough technology and the decision framework that prevents these disasters PHIL MCKINNEY JUN 09, 2025 27 7 6 I've never shared this story publicly before—how I convinced HP's board to acquire Palm... — read more
No company has disappointed me more than HPE
I was with hpe from its inception. I have never been treated so poorly by an employer, managers and coworkers. I was cursed out by a manager during a review. I was lied to about having to work over Thanksgiving 500 miles from home. I was demoted and... — read more
HPE turns to AI agents in job-cutting mission as costs spike
https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/hpe-turns-to-ai-agents-in-job-cutting-mission-as-costs-spike And so it begins...or continues. Thanks, Skynet.
Sadly, HPE has turned into a stepping stone job
I hope all the new hires know this. It's good for a paycheck while you look for something better, but never a long-term play. The constant layoff cycles are predictable as sunrise. If you go in knowing this and plan accordingly, fine. But get... — read more
Early Retirement Program for 2025
Anyone heard if a EER program will be offered in the US this year?
UK Culling has started
Haven't seen any posts about UK (unless I missed them), so just a shout out that it has started here now - just had a meeting/announcement appear in my calendar. Sector: Hybrid Cloud Role: Software Developer Country: UK Impact / Roles affected: not... — read more
WFR - Voluntary Severance
Is there a voluntary option to WFR yourself or is it just compulsory only? If not then surely it would be kinder to offer an incentive to those who are happy to leave rather than force out others? What metrics are being used? Can't be performance... — read more
HPE only exists to generate profit for those at the top of the pyramid
Whenever bonuses are at risk, they lop off whatever % of the workforce it takes to reduce costs enough to hit performance metrics regardless of experience, track record, loyalty, reason, etc. If you are not at the top you are expendable, especially... — read more
Could HPE be acquired?
HPE’s market cap is $23B. I think that’s small enough to make them an acquisition target. It would make sense for Hitachi to buy HPE to solidify their presence in the US. The question is whether that would be something they would want. — read more
Haven't heard of any layoffs this week atleast
Is this true? There has been silence for this week and i haven't heard layoffs this week? is it safe to say we are out of the woods
Negotiate severance?
Has anyone been able to negotiate more money in their severance?
Incoming WFRs for Server BU
Hearing Neil is shutting down the GPU Cloud Services Business and major reorgs are inbound. Rumor is he had marketing pull their booth from HPE Discover. WFRs to start June 2nd, right before earnings....
Everything’s falling apart and they don’t even notice
The tension’s thick enough to chew, and nobody at the top seems to notice, or maybe they just stopped caring years ago. The mood’s in the gutter, but the demands keep stacking higher. You’d think keeping people motivated would matter. Instead, we’re... — read more
Stuck in the past
HPE is stuck in the past with extreme micromanagement that ki-ls any chance for real initiative. Career growth moves at a glacial pace unless you’re willing to play political games and focus solely on pleasing multiple layers of management. .. — read more
How long can HPE do this?
I really don’t know HPE can continue to exist like this. Announce 10% layoff, acquire a company, struggle for a while - lather rinse repeat. It’s painful to watch.
HPE India MD Resigns
Seems like India MD - Som Satsangi will be "retiring from HPE" after more than 27 years in service. Another way of saying WFR.. Looks like the firing is hitting HPE from all places, including at leadership level.
Hybrid Cloud / Storage WFR today
Been waiting for it…
Mass layoffs within Slingshot
Targeting Senior level employees in USA
I'm starting to hate HPE
In addition to having to deal with layoffs, we have leadership that has no clue what most of us are actually capable of. Their expectations don’t match our skills, ignore our strengths, and waste everyone’s potential. It’s demoralizing to be set up... — read more
Layoff Demographics
How many of those laid off recently are white men over 40?
HPE startn to feel like IBM n Kyndryl
Once titans of IT, now losers. Sorry.
What is the redundancy process?
Are people notified in advance and then leave a couple of weeks later or something? I’ve not faced redundancy before and if I unfortunately am laid off I want to prepare myself. I’ve heard that people who are going to be laid off already know who... — read more
LTO-10 launch
L When will LTO-10 Drives / Media be launched ?
HPE LayOffs Tracker
Hello All, Please all use the format to report any layoffs within your team or anyone you know but make sure it’s a confirmed report. Format. BU: Team: optional if you know. City: Sector: (Finance, HR, Engineering, Sales, Marketing... — read more
Chili Cook Off & Employee Appreciation Day & Layoffs
Anyone else feel a little weird and down that these events are still going on when mass layoffs are being conducted? These events are suppose to be fun, but I think there will be tension in the air tomorrow during the Chili Cook Off and on Employee... — read more
How are you doing with the job search?
I’ve stepped up my efforts ahead of May, but honestly, I’m more terrified than ever about losing my job. These days, even landing an interview feels like mission impossible.
Watching HPE drive away its best talent firsthand
I was the person everyone came to for answers. The one who fixed problems before most people even knew they existed. And you know what? I walked away. It wasn’t an easy decision, but watching them bring in outsiders at higher levels while the rest... — read more
Let’s help Elliott Investment Management out
How about a little fun? What cuts to HPE would you suggest to Elliott Investment Management?
Activist seeks CEO change at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/17/2025/elliott-activist-ceo-change-hewlett-packard-enterprise Buh bye.
So, major layoffs happening in May?
Is what we’ve seen over the past couple of days just the beginning? There’s talk of a 10% reduction, with most of the cuts expected in the first and third weeks of May. Is that still just an unconfirmed rumor?
Finance layoffs
We lost someone to layoffs on our team in finance today. Anyone else?
What’s the main criteria when it comes to layoffs?
Is it performance? Compensation? Role? Something else? All I’ve really noticed so far is that it usually seems like older employees get hit the hardest. But since age discrimination’s supposed to be illegal, that can’t be the reason behind who gets... — read more
Elliott builds $1.5-billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise
https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/elliott-builds-15-billion-stake-hewlett-packard-enterprise-bloomberg-reports-2025-04-15/ Could this be the beginning of the end of 'ol Antonio? Thoughts?
No innovation and recycling managers
HPE lacks innovation and the people at the forefront appears to have been there since Compaq. Not sure why they constantly recycle management like some managers have been there for so long and when they promote people it just be someone that was... — read more
How do you know if a colleague is WFR’d?
I’d like to be sensitive and also not waste my time on projects with someone who will no longer be on the team. I.e if there are tasks I should be picking up on their behalf instead of missing deadlines. Is there some sort of identifier in workday... — read more