What if one would refuse the offer to rebadge to HCL? Is that treated as practically quitting your job,or are you in a position to refuse without consequences? I mean, if you’re laid off after refusing, is treated like a standard layoff where you get... — read more
Another Chief? Seriously???
Chief of Communications & Marketing? Marketing what??? Communicating what to the market other than bull. The rest of the chiefs have pretty much destroyed anything of value. You would have to be an absolute id--t to believe anything coming out of... — read more
How to become a technological powerhouse
Steps to becoming a technological powerhouse: Have your Corp SVP, CHIEF TECH OFFICER go on a webex and describe all of the technology that the company is willing to invest in for the future and how excited he is. Announce that you are now a holding... — read more
Xerox is dying
Xerox can not permanently ride an annuity that is shrinking at a massive Compound annual rate. These decisions are not turnaround strategy related. They are to aggressively shrink the cost basis very quickly to pump up an eps with a terrible revenue... — read more
Is this really the end of Xerox as we know it?
I don’t have to tell anyone about the state that the company was in and all pointed towards the fall, but is this really the end of Xerox in a form that it existed in? I certainly didn’t think it would come so soon, but with the recent moves it seems... — read more
I just don't get how HCL is making $ if they are paying us exactly what Xerox was
I heard that the 3,000 guatemala employees were badged over too, so what does that tell you? Do we think this was just done so when Xerox sells it will make them look better, I just don't get how HCL is making $ if they are paying us exactly what... — read more
What sitcom/movie best describes xerox state of affairs?
Mm... Office space?
This is how spin is done!
https://www.xerox.com/en-us/insights/just-100 Of course, Forbes has the wrong CEO noted.
Will analysts all become remote install analysts?
I asked on the 6:30pm ET Q/A session if the analysts will become Remote Install Only analysts, but didn't really get a response. I wonder if they switch us all to remote install analysts, then sit back and watch how many each of us complete per day... — read more
HCL introduction calls have are not productive
The calls we have attended are not only impossible to follow but, are vague in shedding light on many unanswered questions. Considering IF you even received the invites as it was pointed out, there are many errors on the rebadging list, invites, and... — read more
Theme Song
What song best desribes the current state of affairs at Xerox?
What happens next with Support Analysts
It won’t be long before the Xerox internal memos tell sales and service that the HCL expense is to high and start limiting and reducing analyst support. That will be followed by an internal memo prohibiting HCL analyst support. That will be followed... — read more
HCL wants to grow
Hi all - there’s understandably a lot of apathy right now and fear of jobs. But surely you have to get onboard with the situation and make an effort out of it with HCL. HCL are desperate to shed their Indian IT image and are not going to dispense... — read more
People should be hoping to be laid off
Folks, Xerox is as done as it can be. Those laid off are the lucky ones, the rest of us who are still stuck here are the ones everybody should be feeling sorry for. I'm just hoping my name is on one of the layoff lists before the company goes... — read more
Playing with fire?
Am I the only one that thinks that performing a larger amount of layoffs in these circumstances is risky for a company whose reputation is on the line as it is. Anybody can say what they want, but with a bigger reduction of the headcount experience... — read more
Global Service changes are WRONG
Bad News!!! The entrepreneurial spirit of Global companies was simple. Service delivery was lead by the local President, with local commitments. Now all Global Service people/technicians report to regional Service VP's. This strategy didn't work for... — read more
Xerox job reductions: New York State and community leaders take note
Wake up you as will be taking a hit to your tax base. Most Xerox employees loosing their jobs are leaving New York State. Especially those currently employed on the Xerox Webster NY Campus. Monroe and surrounding counties job markets cannot support... — read more
Employment Lawyer Feedback (NY)
If you went to an employment lawyer in NY what advice did they provide? Please share any nuggets of wisedom they provided.
XBS Cores-----if you haven't been badged over yet please protect yourself
Please start now and consult an employment attorney to know your rights, for the ones recently badged, they were not given the time to do this. Get your resume updated, get feelers out there, don't wait because your time is coming. This past week was... — read more
Outsourcing doesn't fit the Global model
What made Global cores successful in the past was their ability to provide better service than the competition. Global sells "LOCAL" infrastructure. The Admin staff is a big part of that success and the customers will ultimately make the decision if... — read more
US law vs Rest of World
I’ve read a lot about US job transfer to HCL and it all seems to be rather quick. What rules are there around consulting with employees and taking them through the changes and impacts? My job will move to HCL but we are working towards 1st June given... — read more
Will Xerox be the next Lehmann Brothers or Enron?
What is the possibility that Xerox will be shut down?
Any response after sending in signed offer letter?
Anyone get a response that HCL received your e-mail / signed offer letter?
Who will be one of the last Global cores left standing?
I predict they will start merging the cores next, regionalizing call centers and even warehouses. Who do you think will be the last cores standing?
Steve Hoover
Is there any confirmation that Steve Hoover has left?
What benefits?
I left Xerox after 37 years in November before they screwed with the 2019 lump sum payout. The only benefit I have from the company is managing my 401k plan.I pay for my own medical coverage because that was eliminated years ago for retires. I cannot... — read more
Senior XBS HQ leadership leaving, what's that tell everybody?
Just heard through the XBS grapevine, that two big name XBS/GIS HQ directors have resigned. Two big names that any XBS cores have dealt with regularly and would know very well. XBS is imploding. How many more will follow? What does that mean they... — read more
Affected in Global Delivery?
Hearing about people within the Global Delivery organization (different teams, locations etc.) being transferred over - does anybody have more information on exactly which orgs/areas/functions are moving to HCL?
How lower will the Xerox headcount in the US be?
Becoming a holding company, outsourcing, rebadging, layoffs, potential selling of parts of the company…. It’s hard to keep track of just how much people will be affected by all of these changes, but I’m guessing a lot. Any Idea what the worker... — read more
We may already be at $40/share - The Icahn Number
Today XRX stock hit a new 52-week high ($33.08). UP 74% since Christmas! Although Xerox employees are upset with all that is happening, Icahn's plan is working to perfection. With all the applied changes, investors become more and more confident... — read more
I knew it was over when they said the focus was on Xerox Software and Solutions ...
Xerox Workplace Suite? Docushare? C'mon ... we'd get our butt's handed to us if we HAD to sell this. The competition is SO far ahead of these solutions, when I heard this several weeks ago I knew it was a sham and there was no plan for growth. Yep... — read more
How outside people see Xerox
I don't work for Xerox but live with someone who does. I can tell you over the last 16 years I've watch my sign. other go through stressful times with the IRIFS, VRIFs and now this. I work for a fortune 500 and make decisions on extending hardware... — read more
How many people will re-badge to HCL?
Seems to be a logical question at this point. Also what comes to mind is the question what position will they be taking in and weather that will be a permanent job position, or is the real plan for the re-badgers to train their replacements and get... — read more
Stay on Company Car Program?
Anyone have any idea if XRX to HCL people currently on the company car program will stay on the program, or have to get a new vehicle? Of course, my direct manager has no idea.
How much is enough?
How many of Xerox employees need to be outsourced and offshored before it's enough? When will it stop? Will it ever?
Still no offer!
6:45am on Thursday and still no offer! Guess it won’t be 3 business days to make a choice! This is some shady sh--. I received my letter from Xerox saying if I don’t take the offer. . That has not come. . I vonlentary quit. I was advised to send a... — read more
Attention whistleblowers: if you see something wrong, consult a lawyer. Big money
This is a simple reminder that if you are handling any aspect of the quarter performance, and you see something illegal please contact a lawyer immediately. Not only do you need to protect yourself, Xerox should not be subjecting you to illegal... — read more
What a milestone for us - xerox
https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/hcl-technologies-wins-1-3-billion-contract-from-xerox-1552981805350.html
This is only the beginning of the HCL story
The HCL contract is estimated to save Xerox $120 million per year. There were approximately 525 XBS employees who moved, 275 between direct and Canada that moved, and another 200 worldwide bringing the total to roughly 1,000 in this first round... — read more
I'm not sticking up for them, but it's just the way this stuff normally goes down
I actually looked at the HCL pg on theLayoff and nothing recent. I/others think huge group moves to HCL, then reorg and further fallout at Xerox, then layoffs of many that moved from Xerox. Xerox can say they didn't directly do the layoff, but hey... — read more