Complete bedlam. An employer of last resort. - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

1.0
29 Sept 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free tea and drinks and toilet paper.

Cons

Unbelievably high rate of turnover, although this is hidden by less than transparent management. An undeniably toxic atmosphere, caused by bullying, constant threat of redundancy , a blame culture and refusal to see the way things are. Management do play childish games. An addiction to having everything urgent to fictitious deadlines means no planning can take place and the organisation is highly ineffective and is 2 steps behind. Many employees have been off on stress leave. Beware even your toilet usage is monitored (no joke) such is the level of micro management. This company is always searching for employees, its getting even harder to get contractors to work for them, so they are having to now go even more expensive route of employing via consultancy firms. If you last 6 months it really is an achievement.

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5.0
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Anonymous intern
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Pros

Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

Cons

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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