We should all be aware of Icahn being investigated for insider trading regarding the HPQ joke-offer. An unrelated USA federal investigation is reported here, from before Icahn stepped down as a Trump advisor... — read more
It happened to me
I never thought I would be layed off, thinking because I was one of the highest performers I would be further down any lay-off list. What a shock to have the sit down and the papers handed to me. Papers that included the mandatory EEOC report which... — read more
Xerox is not a good company to work for.
Goes without saying but based on some of the comments I see I think it needs to be said. Xerox good days are long long gone & it’s a terrible company to work for. If you don’t agree ask yourself if you would tell your child to start their career... — read more
Impika closing today, Dec 20
Impika is officially closed today and 141 layed off in Aubagne, France. No word on Xerox's position on CF inkjet or what is to become of Trivor and Rialto.
Just leave
Left recently and honestly, why would you stay at a company who cant invest properly in any of their endeavours?
End of year review of layoffs.com predictions
I’ll start. This one seems to have been spot on: https://www.thelayoff.com/t/ZSzYRe9
Confused- is a Nerve Center a Center of Excellence?
Naresh’s words: 3 Nerve centers-Guragon to Kochi, Webster to Cary, and London (Uxbridge). But then we have reliable news articles stating Webster is a Center of Excellence. What’s up Naresh)
Just wondering
Am I the only one who really wants to leave but is scared that whatever new job I get will be the same or even worse than what I have here? I actually had an interview recently, but then I checked that company's page here and I found nearly the same... — read more
Nerve Center Status
Now that all essential IT now performed in Webster will move to to the Cary (Raleigh) Nerve Center, I wonder when we will see actions related to the other two nerve centers quietly announced by Shanker in 2019 or was it 2018? Will anything... — read more
HCL letters of notice
I heard more letters of notice went out to anyone transferred to HCL that is on the Global Bid Management team. Merry f’ing Christmas from India and Guatemala !
HCL getting desperate
So first they were in a hell of a hurry to take over all of our work, "we are ready" they said, " we have had people training for months" they said, "how hard can it be" they said, well what do you know, they are now looking for volunteers to go to... — read more
QBSI taking over AOT?
Any truth to this rumor
Merry Christmas, Happy holidays
Spend these next few weeks with family and friends. Don't let the uncertainty stress you out and ruin the holidays. There is very little chance of any major change happening this year, or even in the first quarter of 2020. I can't imagine any... — read more
Java Swing UI makes us TeChPoWeRhOuSE!!1!
For that invalid look and feel.
Carl Icahn Bought HP Stake Knowing of Xerox Bid Plans, Fund Says
This just in from Bloomberg News: A Xerox Holdings Corp. shareholder sued Carl Icahn and an investment vehicle he controls, alleging they bought $1.2 billion worth of HP Inc. shares knowing that Xerox was considering acquiring the stock at a... — read more
Anyone Heard about XBS Parts Departments?
Has anyone heard what's going to happen to XBS parts departments?
Merry Christmas all!
Left zerox last year after almost 3 decades for a new opportunity. Just had our Christmas party last Saturday night. It was open to the entire family, nice sitdown dinner, open bar, band and DJ, and even a visit from Santa for the kids. What a... — read more
We work for the total opposite of this company haha
We get benefits cut, screwed out of 401k match, no raises and jobs outsourced This company in this link is who I would love to work for, they are appreciated and valued, what must that be... — read more
Any update on core merger go live date?
What Presidents won the battle? When do the 10 cores go live?
Layoffs of Xerox employees transitioned to HCL
I am sincerely hoping there are fewer layoffs of Xerox employees transitioned to HCL or the end result will not be a savings in labor but a massive loss of revenue. I have seen with other companies who have taken this path is not a good omen. ... — read more
Article below has a link to the presentation given to HP
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/12/09/xerox_presentation_hp_takeover/
Any new info from COTG and others
Who were affected first? I believe I read your last day was December 2nd. Have they pushed that date? What info can you provide?
Uk direct engineers
to be outsourced? rumors around, anyone got any insight?
What's the next benefit to go?
I'm just wondering how far they're going to go in making this place the least desirable to work fork in the country.
Voice of Employee survey
Has this been canned ? I have been desperately waiting for this one I can tell you.
How I left Xerox
Believe it or not, Xerox still has a great reputation & the name alone is iconic and recognizable to employers. My resume would hunt with Xerox on it. Business skills I gained during my 15 years there were quite valuable. I applied externally for... — read more
How does the HCL deal work?
Anyone know how the Xerox and HCL deal actually works or how HCL makes its money? We are currently replacing 5 people with 8 in India but now they are trying to get Xerox to approve 10 headcount to replace the 5. They have to get Xerox to approve as... — read more
No more layoffs or other reductions until 2020
Nothing more until next year, from what I've heard. I don't know what's in store for next year, or when.
IT folks - end of year approaching
The end of 2019 brings some questions. will the Naresh Shanker commitment to be out of the Webster data center by end of 2019 be met? will all Webster employees know where they are going to be by end of 2019? will the movement to... — read more
XBS core check in - December
How’s it going at your XBS (formerly GIS) core? Please share
"Carl Icahn implores HP shareholders to push for Xerox acquisition deal"
Poor Carl is getting desperate, he may have come to the realization that the executives he put in charge of Xerox are failing miserably. Revenue is declining and they are running out of cuts to make. Can't wait for Q4 earnings call, equipment revenue... — read more
The wrong approach
Maybe if this “leadership” focused on enabling sales and expanding customer relationships to grow the business vs just cut everything to lower costs, juice the stock & try to sell or merge & make a couple guys a quick buck - they would be able to... — read more
HCL not honoring the 60 day notice
Be fair warned, you get your 60 day notice and 2 weeks before your final date you are supposed to get your letter outlining your final pay, severence, bonus payout if eligible and info about cobra, etc Well if you are expecting this be careful... — read more
Who is embarrassed to work for (or have worked for) Xerox?
Another thread her asks about being proud.
2019 Full Year Guidance Lowered
Xerox just announced a lowered 2019 full year per share earnings. Reduced from $4.05 to $3.30-3.40!! My guess, revenue lower than forecasted, margins shrinking, and not enough savings from Project Screw It. Oh and just wait until they have to take a... — read more
Unethical behaviour
Xerox has been dropped from the list of the world’s most ethical companies. No surprise. This directly correlates to the arrival of Icahn’s board and the hiring of the HP washouts.
Lump some payout from GE from the Xerox/ GE Capital merger in early 2000s
I just received a lump sum GE pension payout from the JV with Xerox in 2001. It was taxed at 20%. Will I need to add this again to my normal income tax filing this year or does the 20% cover it? Thanks for any insight would simply like to file on... — read more
This site is now useless due to the many posters who are not posting info on the purpose of the sit: AKA layoffs
I rarely visit this Xerox site anymore. It seems to be filled with information of vengeance and less about real info. o layoffs or re/direction of employees to other employer. AKA - the vengeful posting has now lead to apathy to this site