Excerpt: "The decline of office print volume will have a big impact on total spending in the office print market. Hardcopy peripherals vendors will be required to make bold changes to their strategies based on future work styles in the next normal... — read more
Berney Office Solutions
Just found this site. I wanted to say that working at Berney was some of the best years of my life. The people, culture, etc....everybody was great. I’ve heard Xerox hasn’t done them any favors recently which I hate to hear. Still a lot of good... — read more
RK Dixon is in real trouble
I have been at this company over 10 years and I have never seen anything like this. We have lost so many people lately. Even IT has been affected. Four people have been hired by the competition in the past few months alone. Leadership hasn’t done... — read more
Xerox is number one
Xerox is number one on the top S&P 500 losers list during the first 100 days of COVID. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/here-are-the-best-and-worst-stocks-during-the-first-100-days-of-the-coronavirus-pandemic-2020-06-17?mod=mw_quote_news
Temp Layoffs
So, no word from Xerox for any of the contractors in Saint John. I am hearing that most of them are not coming back and looks like Xerox doesn't want most of them back. The contracting companies are hush as well.
July 1st
I’ve seen lots of posts regarding July 1st layoffs particularly effecting XBS. Does anybody have anymore information on who is being affected???
Welcome to Friday afternoon
Favorite time of the week for managers to say to you, "Could you log off the phone and come see me at my desk?" May the odds be forever in your favor.
Rumors of more furloughs today
Have any of you seen or heard of more furloughs today?
Covid 19 Too many processes
Remember when our CEO complained Xerox had too many processes and the company was complex? Well there are 3 different processes to report you are covid symptom free and most have to use multiple processes before you go into a Xerox office to work.
Xerox Non Compete Agreements
Anybody had any experience with these? Does Xerox fight pretty hard against a person if they go to a competitor? Asking for a friend....
Get out now...and go where???
Everyone who waited around & stayed at Xerox is now facing a recession dog sh– job market after they get the boot from Xerox. Those with the most skills & smarts left before this OR have a sweet package lined up to bring u to retirement OR very... — read more
Furloughed techs
Have any furloughed techs gotten a call to come back yet?
UB is going to be on CNBC
UB is going to be a guest on CNBC today (June 3rd)
My manager at P400 is generating a hostile environment
It seems apparent even the managers are folding. My manager is creating a very hostile environment wherein I feel like every move i make is scrutinized. they generally resort to this when the pressure is high from upper management and they forget... — read more
Warehouse Shop XBS Core Consolidation
All XBS core shop manager positions will be eliminated and shop will be moved under warehouse to manage. Warehouse teams are slimming down staff but required to take on more job duties. To accommodate, Shipping of supplies will be less and... — read more
Analyst Positions
Starting July most analysts positions will be gone including management. More layoffs coming.
XBS Leadership Layoffs July 1
It’s been confirmed. There will be massive XBS leadership position layoffs in July. The majority of VP of Sales positions will be consolidated or exterminated altogether. Also, Ops and IT to be affected. Get out now!
Promise the blow the place up -- Johnny V
Anne Marie Squeo, who joined Xerox as chief communications and brand officer more than a year ago following a stint at the streaming platform in a similar role, said "But what was very enticing for me is that, during my interview with the CEO John... — read more
Field service techs
The morale of the technicians left in the field is straight down the sh–ter. Everyone is stressed out and just want some relief. Please send in back up.
July Xerox Direct Lay-offs?
I have heard rumors from more then 1 source that there will be huge across the board xerox direct layoffs in July Anyone else hear anything?
Furloughed
So what do you think the chances are that we will get called back to work? Or do you think it’s more likely that the furlough will turn into a permanent layoff?
Severance pay yet?
Does anyone know how long it takes to receive severance pay after signing separation agreement for HCL rebadged then laid us off?
Any news about the merging of XBS cores in the Midwest?
I saw a post a few weeks back about the XBS cores merging in the Midwest region. I know XBS Southwest exists, and SE, too? Maybe? When core merging/consolidation happens, is there only one president over the entire region? Just trying to get an idea... — read more
The I-con playbook
From Pan Am to Hertz, see the future of Xerox. Gouge the company with fees. Raid the pension. Saddle the company with unsustainable debt. Below snippet is from EpsilonTheory dot com on the Con's latest victim. "·Per the 2019 10-k, Hertz paid... — read more
Just another sign ...
This will not be a surprise to anyone here. Another view of the health of a large company: open job postings. There are always people leaving, so if you aren't hiring, you are shrinking. And if you expect to have any growth areas, you would expect... — read more
Naresh Rumor Mill
Word on the San Jose streets is that Naresh will be “out” within 30 days. As one having been on the receiving end of naresh action, I can say this is plausible if not likely.
Last Day at Xerox
After 25 years of dedicated service my departments employment was ended today here in Webster NY. Although I have another job lined up, I feel bad for my my fellow coworkers that do not. With an already saturated job market due to Covid, I wish them... — read more
Why morale in XOG is at an all time low
Anyone who has worked with XOG remembers the old days when XOG was the power house of technical skill and took great pride in the technical work. Today, XOG is just answering calls and redirecting them. The level of technical service is lowering... — read more
Good news?
https://www.eejournal.com/industry_news/fuji-xerox-adopts-synopsys-zebu-server-for-multi-function-printer-soc/
Xerox future, spoiler, there is none
https://www.google.com/amp/s/seekingalpha.com/amp/article/4348930-how-to-avoid-investing-in-next-xerox
HCL layoff
HCL 60 day notice sent out last night to extended employees after already receiving reduced hours notice.
Benefits cost more on furlough???
I just checked (Friday evening) on the benefits site and it now has a section on what you want to do with your benefits during this furlough. I made a print out of my benefits before all this hit and it is now 23 dollars more for the same... — read more
Forget Xerox for the next 3 days and Have a Great Weekend
Can’t change anything over the next three days. Relax, remember those that gave their lives so we could live ours and have a great weekend.