All facade! - Director Xylem Employee Review

1.0
25 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The products are fantastic and so many great staff

Cons

Too many claims to be something they are not. Volunteer hours are demanded and are not about volunteering. There is a bullying culture to get results but put on a caring face. Too many good people leave because they can’t change things in America. Too many staff coast through their career and are not managed as leaders have to watch their backs from above!

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Xylem Response
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Thank you for sharing your views on your experience in Xylem. We’re grateful for feedback from all stakeholders and are always keen to improve. The Watermark volunteer program provides an opportunity to give back to our community and to interact with other Xylem employees through various service activities. Participating in the Watermark program is encouraged but optional; our Xylem employees are not obligated to participate.

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Cons

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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