Exceptional industry leader to an ordinary industry giant - OUTSIDE SALES Xylem Employee Review

2.0
3 Nov 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Industry leader, room for lots of career lateral movement (great if you like to do different things), great products and brand, daily work flexibility, exceptional training, great pay and benefits,

Cons

Identity issues, branding hurt by company mentality, work/life ratio skewed, management style stifles creativity and positive thinking, once industry customer service leader has taken a back seat to profits and share holder projections. Great benefits are slowly degrading to so-so benefits, daily changes to management (Over Managed), Issues with job positions (Not enough people in some jobs, to many in others). Career vertical movement is very short.

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 Technology and systems are outdated, processes aren’t documented, and training/onboarding is weak.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