Great potential but silo thinking, politics and hidden agendas hamper its success - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

3.0
May 3, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Products and services can make an impact to the communities it services. A global footprint with opportunity to continue to grow the business.

Cons

unfortunately there is too much silo thinking within the businesses, there are functions that struggle to collaborate outside of their area of responsibility and little alignment on deliverables. there's significant amount of promotion to grow as a professional within the function or in another function but the reality is that you are stuck in your function. Hidden agendas from team managers.

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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