The fact is companies have a tendency to lowball unemployed applicants. They are always more likely to accept an offer that is far from ideal than those who still have a job. Do yourself a favor and don't put yourself in the position of having to job... — read more
Fear of the truth
There are a lot of smart people who left after their work here was made difficult just because they made it clear that they didn't agree with the manager's philosophy. Here, "good" employees are only those who say what management wants to hear... — read more
Isn't it time for a new round of layoffs?
It's been a while, at least in Xerox's terms...
Carl's Plan
If you want a peek into Carls plan for Xerox. Carl now owns 21.9% of outstanding Xerox shares as part of a nearly $900 million investment, according to the schedule 13d addendum filed with the SEC on April 22, 2022. Why is this important? Xerox... — read more
A culture of secrecy
I am so annoyed by the culture of secrecy at Xerox. Management seems to think it is perfectly fine to leave employees out of the loop. I believe there are many who have left Xerox for this very reason. Don't we deserve at least a little more... — read more
Global Town Hall cancelled - why?
Cancelled 30 minutes before it was scheduled to start. Does anybody know why? Several in our Core were going to watch it.
Investor boosts stake in Xerox - Is buyout on horizon?
https://wideformatonline.com/news/wide-format-news/11922-icahn-boosts-stake-in-xerox-is-buyout-on-horizon.html. Since the other thread got deleted, here's just the link.
Isn't it obvious that it's not worth staying here?
The last time I visited this forum was four months ago, when I gave notice. Since then, I have been contacted by almost 10 old colleagues with a question about how I am doing in my new company and whether it is worth staying here. I'm always a... — read more
XBS
If you work for or support XBS you need to leave now. You will be out of a job in the very near future. Get out while the gettins good.
Don't expect any more major rounds
Xerox is at the stage where having a massive round of layoffs like we used to have for years is no longer feasible. Doing so would cripple the company's ability to do anything, and even our leadership isn't stupid enough to do that. What we will be... — read more
Put a fork in it
It's done. Kaput. Soon to cease being a going concern. Lump sum option will soon be a thing of the past. Grab a life jacket and jump before you get pulled under.
First Quarter Results
Revenue and profit are down but shareholders (Carl Icahn) gets 50% of free cash flow. No mention of reinvesting in the company.
No one mentions layoffs
There don't seem to be any new rumors about layoffs. Does this mean that there won't be any cuts soon?
Move on
Net-net most of you are roughly wrong sticking it out with all the pain points here. You need to get lazer focused and lean in. Think outside of the box and get that game plan together, so you can hit the ground running and start moving the needle... — read more
Are Long time "Xerox" employees leaving with big pensions in-hand ??
It seems that many Xerox people who quit are getting big pensions. I've been told that pensions range from $2,000-$6000 monthly or taking a lump sum is also possible. Who has more details?
John V
Anyone know why John V lost so much weight? Just dieting or is he sick?
Why do you waste energy complaining?
If someone can't find a new job now, they either don't try very hard at all or they don't have any skills at all. I don’t know anyone who was serious about looking for a job that didn't get an offer. Now is the best time to find a new job. There is... — read more
What would you do to improve this place?
If you got a chance to talk to JV about the way he runs the company, what would you tell him? What things and processes would you change or remove and what would you add? Big or small? I know many here think Xerox is beyond saving but I still believe... — read more
Strike?
Is the union going to strike?
You have been working for CEO that is a Pirate and a controlling shareholder that is a Pirate King..
I started a couple of years after C. Peter McColough, who was after Joe Wilson who created a world class culture. I met David Kearns once at a company picnic, nice man, but he really led through the first decline. Allaire and his henchmen were... — read more
Almost at the rock bottom
Given all the bad moves of our leadership, it really surprises me that X is not in even worse shape than it is. Sheer luck. What would you say how close is X is to the ultimate failure and rock bottom?
Did anyone get a raise as of April 1st?
We had someone who was here for 4 years. First raise. For one day on this check.. I believe they are going to purchase some Kraft mac and cheese. Nevermind, not enough. Good luck to all of you.
What happens to our Russian contracts?
We obviously were shipping items, supporting Russian Xerox accounts with Russian employees. We have stopped shipping things to them and essentially doing business there. How much will that cost, between no revenue coming in from an entire country... — read more
Service will train to service Ricoh, Konica
Service technicians are already servicing HP and Lexmark. New training classes released for taking Konica and Ricoh service calls. Techs will also be required to start doing equipment moves. Here we go...
Berkshire Hathaway takes big stake in HP
Battle of the Billionaires? Buffett with HP, Icahn with Xerox? I'm putting my bets on Warren. https://www.reuters.com/business/buffetts-berkshire-hathaway-takes-stake-worth-42-bln-hp-2022-04-07/ Berkshire Hathaway Inc disclosed on Wednesday that... — read more
They just manage the fall
In fact, I don't worry about Xerox anymore, nor what will happen to the company in the future because I'm leaving soon, but I can't help but notice that the leadership is actually just managing the decline. They seems to have no intention to get... — read more
Is there something happening with XBS and Xerox ASP's
Hearing rumors in my Core about something happening with both. Maybe merging?
ARC of Webster to be acquired by Sun Microsystems
Sippy cups for everyone!
HP buying Poly… Sorry Xerox
HP is buying Poly for 3 billion. Xerox’s market cap is around 3 billion. Hmmm. Looks like HP so very much not interested in xerox. Cash better spent elsewhere. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3654838/hp-to-acquire-poly-for-3-3b.amp.html — read more
Do you think we'll see more outsourcing?
What do you think? Is the final outsourcing push upon us?
Anyone interested in union?
Amazon just voted for Union so they can stop being taken advantage of by their employer. Anyone reading this interested in forming union comment on this post to gauge interest. We all need to stop being abused by this company and take matters into... — read more
No one has any passion to work here anymore
Management has managed to turn employees who love their job into employees who work on autopilot. Many who have really done their job with a lot of passion have either left or been laid off. Yesterday I had a conversation with my boss who wanted... — read more
What’s happening to xerox canada?
Head office location in Toronto is up for lease? Why? What does this mean?
More layoffs today?
Just heard on the radio. Any news?
Possible M&A take again?
https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/xerox-chairman-director-stepping-down-signaling-possible-m-a-talks
Stop telling me I'm great, show me
I'm getting so frustrated and tired of being rewarded for hard work - and by that I mean doing several jobs at once - with empty words. I don't care that I'm "the best you got" and I don't give a damn you wish you had more employees like me. Of... — read more
It’s their fault and we are the ones suffering.
The rhetoric about the constant need to cut costs and reduce the workforce sickens me at this point. The leadership creates lousy business results with their faulty decisions and the end result is the need to cut costs and reduce the number of... — read more
#supplychain
Whenever I have an issue my answer will be Supply Chain. Where is my toner? #Supplychain Where are my parts? #Supplychain Where is my sales rep? #Supplychain Where is my service tech? #Supplychain Where is my bill/invoice? (Yes, we have... — read more
Raises - Anything under 5.9% you are losing money due to inflation.
If you are on social security the gov adjusted the pay up based on cost of living adjustment (cola) for 5.9%. The inflation is just around that number. Anyhow, if they give you anything under 5.9% you are not getting any raise, you are losing... — read more