Top management always prefer to take out one or two big heads over lots of worker bees when it comes to layoffs. Once the first round of layoffs is done with, bosses expect a bounce from fearful workers and believe the prospect of losing their job... — read more 

The dependence on the supply of raw materials from the state's and distance for finished product from Ireland has a large impact on waters carbon footprint.company's now want to to move closer to their customer base.a very slow turnaround time in... — read more 

The first and most essential role of a manager is to lead people.too often I've seen people with some individual technical ability being appointed to the role of manager and then suddenly have the responsibility of leading large groups of... — read more 

I'm sorry, but a decade at Waters is more than enough for me, especially considering the direction the company has taken in recent years. I never thought when I just started here that this is the way I would be feeling in the future, but it is what... — read more 

God forbid you hit 50 in this company. Every single layoff over the years has hit this age bracket hard. I see it’s happening once again. No one will claim age discrimination…. It’s just another mass layoff where mysterious criteria are kept secret... — read more 

I STILL haven't received anything in the mail about my Cobra. Or outplacement services. Is everyone in the same boat, or am I the only one?

After nearly two decades of giving it his all for Waters, after he made himself available on evenings and weekends, and after he missed his kids’ birthdays more than once to make sure things got done on time, my husband was laid off last week. What a... — read more 

Lack of communication during these critical moments can only be described as utter disrespect towards the employees here. Why so little transparency? Did we really deserve such bad treatment after years of loyal work? Shame on our management! — read more 

Udit Batra is a C-Class CEO, bottom of the barrel. He'll take the company nowhere, that's certain. What's also certain is that he'll fill his pockets to the max... We all saw him doubling down on his promises for Q2 growth but he also knows that even... — read more 

I see employee and ex-employee posts below but is there any media coverage. This was a big layoff I would assume someone had to cover it. Any pointers?

Mass Layoffs today at Waters Corp. ahead of earnings announcement in a few weeks, unsure of the total number of people impacted. CEO sent a message early this morning with a picture of him smiling ear to ear accompanying the message.

Just been informed waters pulling out of wilmslow due to brexit

I'm an id–t. was promoted 5 years ago and only got payrise recently.don't be a coward like me ,stand up for yourself against these leeches

Customers of waters should know that their brand sparkling new expensive colums are actually made with second hand ,reworked,washed slug powders

More layoffs on the cards during 4th quarter.

Made the mistake of living for the company.devoted myself ,sacrificed everything.wasted years of my life for a corporation.out the door like I was damaged product.choose life young people is all I can advise.

Do not be pushed out,they want older workers to leave.unfair dismissal,equality cases,are your weapons

Ireland seems to be carrying the load while Taunton undergoes redevelopment.word is they will retain r.a.d in ireland for tax reasons and return manufacturing in volume to Taunton when its up and running

Will column packing return to new facility in taunton.

Do you hire mgmt people with experience in Contract Manufacturing?

just another sh-- american company dont give a f--- about employees only interested in excessive profits dont ever work for these w-------rRS

Not sure if you heard but there are rumors that we'll be letting some people go in the fall of 2014. I heard that there should be some kind of reorg in the works and as a result of this people might be shifting out of the organization. I am not sure... — read more 

I used to work for Waters and was cut in 2008. I hear that you guys might be letting people go again in 2014. Not a good think but I wish you all the best.

Morale is down, layoffs in plans, avoid Waters, find something else - not sure what else to add here...