There is no future in Xerox. Nobody at the top inspires any confidence. We just trudge along. Do just what you are supposed to do, and invest energy and time in looking for something better. It’s a waste what's happening with this company, but we... — read more
Yesterday was my last day, so last words
Xerox continues to fail to understand why their business model isn't working, and its mind numbing. Their employees lack motivation. They lack drive. They work knowing they could be next. Core leadership struggles to contain the fallout from these... — read more
"Xerox could have owned the entire computer industry today"
Watch this Steve Jobs short video called why xerox failed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlBjNmXvqIM
Watch your back today!
Big things before the end of the day. Don't work too hard!
New Sales Plans?
Aren’t the sales people supposed to have new compensation plans for July 1st? Has anyone heard anything?
XBS UK offices shut
So all the XBS UK offices are being closed left right and centre. Offices and HQ's shut at Concept and Altodigital with no alternatives other than working from home or leave. so much for a hybrid office. Teams from logistics and warehousing going as... — read more
Executive team visits Webster. No news on what's happening with Production.
Our CEO, COO, and other fearless leaders visited Webster yesterday. A lot of us in Production engineering were hoping that there would be some sort of clue as to what will happen to us now that Xerox is exiting the design and manufacturing of our... — read more
Gil Hatch is now the reinvented Sales Learning Center?
Did I catch that right? Or is the Gil Hatch still open? Each core used to own their training - I’m assuming the trainers are gone and this is done nationally now.
DEI Xerox Canada
Diversity Equality Inclusion just more window dressing and a cost cutting initiative at xerox? https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7231528
Are you kidding me? They're doing another CEO club next year?
The amount of layoffs, operational shutdowns, sell offs, etc., and they somehow have enough money to party in mexico again next year? Who is kidding who here?
Lack of …. Everything …
Sales people chasing deals they will not win. Not enough resources to support these wild geese chasing. No focus and support on what we could be good at. Money wasted on a global account program and team but we no global company and team do notjing... — read more
Class Action lawsuit check arrived today
Anyone receive their check today from the class action lawsuit for Xerox charging excessively high 401K fees?
Dex agrees to buy Xerox mif
Xerox has agreed to transfer several thousand units to Dex as part of a need to generate much needed cash. The orders from the top have been to get rid of all inventory at any cost. This move is being done because they know the exit is coming and... — read more
FujiFilm at DRUPA. Some interesting announcements.
I’m currently at DRUPA (irifed from Xerox) FujiFilm showing some interesting new products! Too bad Xerox sc--wed that relationship. No production future for Xerox and them not being here is the nail in their coffin. Baldtoro wont save the day and is... — read more
Xerox Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
All hail and welcome John G. Bruno, Tami Erwin, Priscilla Hung, Ed McLaughlin, John Roese and Amy Schwetz to our Board of Directors. On our continued Reinvention, their diverse thoughts and deep expertise will ensure that Xerox continues to lead in... — read more
The xerox tech museum
Notable artifacts: Portrait of Ursula The fire extinguisher from 2008 Druppa igen fire alto and mouse that made Apple More of an evidence locker than a museum… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l73PAD_aCfQ
Sharp re label
Corp is presently testing Sharp products as part of a strategic partnership in North America. Look to see xerox go on the offensive with hiring after June packages are offered. Lucrative financial package from Sharp that will allow Xerox to stay... — read more
PENSION BENEFITS PKG
Major issues.. if it's been over 6 weeks and you haven't received your Pkg.. don't look for it.. maybe be over 6 months before you get it.. go see a lawyer.. we all being &%^& by this company.. what next
Mexico was amazing!
Thanks Xerox for an amazing event and for rewarding your top employees!
Think About It
The only reason while many of us are still here drawing a direct deposit in q2 is because fxxx said he'll no when they flew out to Japan to force the sale of iggen nuvv freefall and xmwhy before q1 earnings call was conducted in japan. That was a... — read more
When are we going to hire software reps?
At the moment, the reps who bring home the bacon for my teammates and I are still stuck in the 1980's and don't even know how to make a pdf. I hear about software being our new direction... so when are we going to hire software reps who know tech... — read more
did anyone else get the crazy ALL CAPS email 4/26 not to place supply orders
From an XBS exec. Diamni that just said "DO NOT PLACE ANY MORE ORDERS FOR SUPPLIES OR TONER!!! Last Friday with zero explanation. Does Steve B know about this bs when he states on the call that Sales "Su__cked". ..... real professional... — read more
The BIG CONSOLIDATION
The big industry consolidation (and resulting layoffs) is surely coming. Who will get bought or merged with who? Who will merely dissolve? Where/how will Xerox fit in? How many more people can xerox shed it they don’t manufacture anything at all? — read more
Rumor about Chapter 11 Get Out Now!
Just off the mobile from a source in Norwalk who just let this cat out of the bag because they quit once they were told. Buckle down folks u had the chance to get out no choice now but to board the windows this is going to su-k!!!
IT Services
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How Many Weeks Between Requesting and Getting Paper and Pension Benefits Pkg?
Comment with how many weeks between requesting and getting papers for benefits. I requested mine 4 weeks ago and website still says it will be mailed in 2 weeks.
New Thread About Getting Papers in Benefits Package Whats the Holdup?
A couple threads on this as well far below - what's the time between requesting the papers and getting them for everyone? Requested mine 4 weeks ago, website still says they'll be mailed out in two weeks. Just looking for anyone's experience in the... — read more
Xerox reported revenue down 12.4 percent from the same quarter one year before.
What a trash company heading right to the bottom of the bin!
What’s the Over/Under that this the year that Xerox goes out of business/sold/merger
For years I’ve been part of this downfall. For years I’ve been saying “how much worse can it get?!” For years I’ve been wondering “Is this the year Xerox finally goes out of business or gets bought or merges or something major” I believe the... — read more
Worse than Ursula?
I didn’t think it was possible, but Baldy is worse than Ursula B. Disconnected from the realities of the market, the condition of the company. Willing to lie about some fantasy of IT services and tech. Theres no “there” there. Watch the revenue... — read more
Any word on number of layoffs?
I left a few years back, but still consider the people of Xerox family. Any word on how many people will be let go? I haven't seen anything on whether manufacturing closure is included in the earlier announced 15% or if it's more now.
Town Hall - Come on down and buy a new Copier
This townhall is a joke. Steve talks about how this is the biggest change in the history of the company. What changed besides firing people? They have done this business unit chess 100 times over. Nothing has been done except for firing people... — read more