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      Poor Management of Contingent Workforce - Anonymous employee Xylem Employee Review

      2.0
      9 Nov 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Some latitude for creativity without burden of micromanaging. Generally attractive compensation and good working conditions. Company facilitates safe work practices and safety conscious environment.

      Cons

      No job security or expectations. Would give Xylem a favorable rating if the company had some form of exit process for contractors. To terminate performing contractors and employees with no communication whatsoever from managers or exit interview from HR, etc. is most unprofessional and reflective of inept management. The HR function consists of multiple outsourced organizations and no communication between them seems to exist. Some lines of business are very wasteful of resources logistically and asset-wise. While no doubt it’s challenging to centralize a decentralized collection of businesses, it is my opinion management of this company is not performing in the best interests of their employees, contractors, customers and investors.

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      Xylem Response
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      Thank you for your comments. We are always looking for opportunities to improve and welcome feedback from our colleagues and partners to share with our Leadership and key stakeholders across the business. The feedback we typically receive from colleagues is that Xylem offers an exciting opportunity to work as part of a global team, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve the most pressing water problems facing communities. Thanks for the opportunity to respond to your feedback.

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      5.0
      6 Jun 2026
      Anonymous intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Nice managers, supportive, kind environment

      Cons

      None really, would recommend for internship

      2.0
      25 Jun 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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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