Apparently, Marie Myers is moving to HPE to be “a part of the next big thing.” Who wants to bet that the "next big thing" is going to be preceded by more layoffs - and major ones at that - to be able to finance the said thing? I might be paranoid... — read more
Insider HPE Stock Sells
Do a quick Web search and see how the Exec's have been selling their stock all of FY23 and have not made any stock purchases. This may suggest that leadership is less than optimistic about the company's future performance. My guess is cutting your... — read more
Raise and Bonus
What’s your raise and bonus? Can’t believe I’m only getting 2%. Time to start looking for another job
Today marks the beginning of our fiscal year 2024
Journey to none.
My Experience as an Ex-Poly Employee at HP
As an ex-poly employee at HP, I feel compelled to shed light on some of the concerning issues we've faced within the organization. While it's crucial to emphasize that HP is a well-established company with many talented professionals, my experience... — read more
What are your health care options other than Cobra after a WFR?
Is there any other option other than Cobra for those WFR, seeing it's like $1200-1500k+ if you have a family. This has always been my biggest fear of getting laid off, not having healthcare options, and a family member gets sick before I find... — read more
These WFRs - are different.
The farewell messages hitting my inbox last week and this morning are unlike past rounds. Not just the Quantity - but the Quality. The amount of talent leaving is unbelievable, it will leave a huge gap for the company.
HPE stock plunge following disappointing 2024 earnings forecast
https://www.marketwatch.com/amp/story/hpe-stock-drops-following-disappointing-outlook-93f10f7f
HPE Layoff - Age?
Has anyone else noticed most people getting the cut this year are over the age of 50? Not even to say… been with the company for 15+ years. I’d like to start chatting about that.
Back to the Channel....
https://www.crn.com/news/data-center/hpe-north-america-layoffs-new-hires-come-as-part-of-specialty-led-hunting-transformation
HPE has nothing to offer
Way back when, you could build a career at a tech company. HPE was a leader in the industry. They incubated top engineers who then created market leading products. Now HPE chases the market. It waits to see which startups gain traction and then... — read more
Bloody Monday
Wishing NA sales the best. I was pre-notified and heard it’s upwards of 400 people.
Early Retirement Packages
For the current round of layoffs/restructuring happening now, does anyone know if the early retirement packages are being offered to employees over 50, with at least 15 years of service with the company?
Life after Layoffs
I just learned of a Dell employee that took his own life. It’s still unconfirmed but there are multiple people providing details that he was part of a recent layoff. As HPE employees brace themselves for impact, I wanted to reach out in case anyone... — read more
Fired me
Yeah 31 years experience means nothing I’m fired
Oh, what an utterly genius plan…
Oh, what an utterly genius plan we've stumbled upon! Our CEO, practically floating on a cloud of excitement about AI that's so thick you could cut it with a kn--e, has impeccably chosen this very moment – yes, this very nanosecond – to benevolently... — read more
a tip
Here's a tip... In Outlook check your manager's and team member's calendars for meeting availability on Monday morning, if you see your manager's day blocked full of 30 minute meetings then those represent layoffs about to happen. Gives you a good... — read more
Has October as the layoff month been confirmed?
Massive layoffs coming in October, it's going to be brutal. Is this confirmed?
More layoffs to come
https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/hpe-restructuring-new-hybrid-cloud-business-unit-executive-reassignments-departures
HPE employs people to manage these websites
It looks like HPE employs people to manage these websites. They reply to criticisms directed towards HPE with a calming voice and some cherry picked data and surveys to show HPE in a positive light. Ironically, these social media managers will... — read more
Morality is officially dead!
WTF…….The Houston Business Journal has chosen HPE President and CEO Antonio Neri and 48 other business leaders in Houston to receive the 2023 Most Admired CEO Awards! This guy has sla-ghtered and destroyed the livelihoods of thousands of families... — read more
RTO = OFI
Great article in Fortune today about Return-to-Office policies resulting in increased attrition and difficulties with recruiting new talent. HPE's a great example of how the policy has driven many great people out of the company. Of course, I also... — read more
Neri enriching himself…
by not stepping down to bring in new leadership & new perspectives?
Pay increases after you quit
Sometimes I find it hard to believe when people start talking about pay increase they got after leaving this place. Is it really true or do people like to exaggerate? I tried to get a new job, but for now I am not able to get any offer that... — read more
Big layoffs announced today for NA support
Server team and Software team got hit hard. All of that is going to India.
Severance question
Based on a conversation with my manager, my role is no longer needed in my group due to some changes. I saw it coming and have been preparing. I have only been at HPE for a year. Will I just receive 2 weeks severance?
$2000 for sneakers and a belt
Antonio made a splash with HPE employees and customers alike with his ugly $1300 blue Louis Vuitton sneakers and $700 Louis Vuitton belt. The man is out of touch and scored zero points with the observant. He's a 56-year-old, who looks 70 and is... — read more
Do we think HPE will require more return to office?
Hearing that HPE is closing offices in July. Think they will force more people back to office and eliminate work from home?
HP Enterprise Stock Slides as Revenue Comes in Light
Hewlett Packard Enterprise HPE –8.96% posted mixed results for its fiscal second quarter ended April 30, while slightly reducing guidance for the full year. https://www.barrons.com/articles/hp-enterprise-earnigns-stock-price-ce3b3650
Recruitment hit
Unconfirmed, roughly 12 HPE staffed recruiters axed this week. Source: Potential candidate.
Brace for month end surprise!!!
Month end planning on-going .. prepare the backup