Look elsewhere - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

2.0
May 1, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Maybe a foot into the industry? I'm struggling here....

Cons

-Very poor wages and benefits. You could make more by moving boxes at UPS. -Managers are clueless on managing. Absolutely zero interpersonal skills. -President mocks employees who have an accent and has some outlandish theories. He's notoriously hard to work with. -No leadership. No vision. -Weak HR. No performance reviews. Payroll constantly making mistakes that more often end up shorting on pay. -Small raises -Very little, or no room for career growth. -Repetitious/boring work -Lot's of nepotism This is a small time company that just needs human muscle to carry equipment for as little pay as possible. They don't seem to care about talent, growth, innovation, leadership, etc. I advise looking elsewhere, but if you come here, take in as much as you can (quite limited), and always be on the look out for a better opportunity.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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