Company in search of its footing - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good quality product and brand identity. Ahead of competition in terms of product innovation and design efficiency. Some really dedicated and sharp people work here. Lots of opportunity to make an impact if you can get traction.

Cons

Sizeable turnover in last 4 years across many departments has created talent/skills vacuum. Several key middle and upper management roles have changed hands and this has led to inconsistent goals and priorities. Company is painfully slow to backfill any vacated position and this impacts morale. Dysfunctional S&OP process due to lack of executive sponsorship.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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2.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Recommend
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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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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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