Thread regarding Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) layoffs

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, and that of some of my colleagues, has been marred by treatment that raises questions about fairness and management practices.

One significant concern is that ex-poly employees like myself often find ourselves in positions and departments where we appear to be set up for failure. It's disheartening to believe that our unique skills and experiences may not be fully recognized or utilized. Such practices not only undermine our professional growth but can also hinder the company's overall productivity and success.

Perhaps even more disheartening is the sense that we are not given a real chance to integrate into the departments where we're placed. This isolation can lead to feelings of exclusion and a lack of belonging, ultimately affecting our morale and self-confidence.

What's even more concerning is that some directors and managers seem to set us up for failure. They assign tasks that are seemingly designed to make us falter, despite the fact that they themselves may not have the expertise to perform those tasks. This creates a challenging working environment where trust in management is eroded.

Additionally, there are instances where directors and managers appear to prioritize their interests over those of the company and its workforce. This is not conducive to fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within HP. We need leaders who genuinely act in the best interests of the organization as a whole.

Given the issues we've experienced, it's only natural that there are calls for a reevaluation of HP's management structure and practices. These concerns need to be addressed to ensure that the workplace is inclusive, respectful, and collaborative for all employees, regardless of their background.

HP has always been a renowned company with a rich history, and its future success depends on addressing these issues. It's essential that HP employees, including ex-poly employees, feel valued, included, and supported, and that management takes actions that are in the best interest of the company's long-term success.

As an ex-poly employee, I hope that HP takes these concerns seriously and works to create a positive and inclusive workplace atmosphere for everyone, ultimately fostering a more harmonious and productive work environment.

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Poly is undergoing a significant restructuring, resulting in extensive layoffs that notably affect senior and higher-compensated roles. This strategic shift carries a substantial risk of eroding trust with key customers, partners, and channel stakeholders, potentially impacting Poly's market position and service delivery.

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Post ID: @36qs+1pgbBz6q

It's not just HP/Poly employees but the culture of HP Inc management. They speak of fairness and work/life balance but it is not in the DNA of management. While this is a blanket statement (there are exceptions to be fair) it is more the norm than and outliers of how management in the Director/Manager roles seem to jockey for power. They are not doing their job other than making themselves appear effective, when all they need to do is engage their direct reports and do the job. As an ex-HP (not from Poly) employee I am disappointed at how cancerous middle management has become (again to be fair there are good directors and managers) and how vindictive they are in a passive aggressive manner. Note: This is my experience working at HP Inc for years and years. It started out great but the last 3-5 years were terrible.

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Post ID: @35rg+1pgbBz6q

Wrong company.

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Post ID: @Gzyi+1pgbBz6q

Staff at Dell are in the very same boat.
I wotk for Dell and it is so toxic at the moment.
We are waiting on the very same WFR's on our side.
Big tech is in major trouble.

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This is HPE's layoff board but I just got laid off from HP so I'll still comment here.

You have a very well versed insight into HP and I couldn't agree more. Leadership all over HP is failing. Before I was told that I was going to get laid off, I did talk to one of the higher ups on the Poly side. They mentioned that after transitioning into Poly, it has been difficult getting proper resources. If you're familiar executive level communications, this translates to, "HP is scręwing us by not investing in this organization, they won't allow us to get R&D tools from other organizations, increasing headcount is impossible, we were promised a lot but no one in Palo Alto is delivering but they expect us to grow."

HP's management is in trouble because their morale is bad, really bad. No one has money to do anything.

Frankly, I would consider getting out of big tech right now. Look for a smaller company. Your contributions may be important in your eyes, which is good, but big tech is focused more on stock buybacks and handing out dividends. In other words, they are literally buying their own equity with corporate cash flow instead of, you know, retaining their employees.

Good luck to whatever happens. If you get laid off, don't feel defeated. HP is desperate. Big tech is being completely heartless right now. It's better to join a small company who sees value in you as a person and your work. Plus, they will pay you so much more. It's incredible how little HP actually pays their employees. My former manager told me that VPs at HP only get paid about $150k. He knows this because he has tools to see income brackets. I had a good manager but he told me that he didn't want to lay me off but he had no other choice because of his manager.

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Post ID: @hai+1pgbBz6q

Hi Jane, you sound like a sincere and well-meaning person. This would be a fantastic trait in any other small to medium company, but you've entered corporate America, where the inverse is valued. You also have well-honed writing skills, and no doubt other polished skills outside of this, but your comprehension appears to be lacking. As indicated by the large blue text up top, this is a forum for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (ex)employees, HP Inc. which acquired Poly, is a different beast all together, even though they were originally one and the same. I would recommend you not spend too much effort and thought on changing anything within HP Inc., especially not management. You will get nowhere. They are not there to enable you to be a quality employee, pushing for the best for the company or customers. They are there to collect a paycheck/bonus-if-available, and shuffle well-meaning people like you (who will do nothing but create work and "problems" for them as they see it) right out of the door.

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