Good & Great Company - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

5.0
Oct 8, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Xylem is one of the few companies growing in this tough economy....both organically and with acquisition. In addition, the CEO has a big focus on Watermark (www.xylemwatermark.com), a way for all of our employees to give back to our communities through volunteering and providing fresh/new water to hundreds of locations around the world who do not have access to safe drinking water.

Cons

The company is very decentralized and too complex. IT systems not strong. Management is driving simplification to help - needs to go faster.

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5.0
Jun 6, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

None really, would recommend for internship

2.0
Jun 25, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay, unlimited PTO, and the occasional free lunch when leadership is in town. There are also volunteer activities available if you want to get involved.

Cons

Only 12 paid holidays, and Veterans Day and MLK Day aren’t included. Expectations shift constantly, creating rework, wasted effort, and frequent overtime that leads to burnout. The environment is highly political, with a small group gatekeeping information, unclear ownership, and perception often outweighing results. The business is volatile, with heavy, frequent restructures and ongoing headcount cuts. Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak. The culture leans toward a boys’ club, and it’s easy to feel sidelined or disrespected—so you’ll need a thick skin. Decisions are driven by short‑term goals, and the future often feels uncertain.

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