What is the ROI on this and how does it align with our strategic planning? At a time where we keep hearing about constant cost-cutting, endless WFRs, hiring freeze, and rumors of no raises, I think leadership owes us transparency on the motive and... — read more 

HP San Diego Closure, the end of an era (the era when HP put employees above stock price). https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jaymelubben_it-was-bittersweet-to-attend-the-hp-san-diego-activity-7367689036586549249-2l9r/ "The handling of the closure of... — read more 

HP Upgraded on Robust Valuation and Positive Business Momentum. https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/hp-upgraded-on-robust-valuation-and-positive-business-momentum/

Don't forget everyone, its national bosses day. While employees are faced with WFRs, little to no raises, no promotions, evolving job responsibilitiesand last years RSU bonuses are worth considerably less than what they were issued at. Make sure to... — read more 

So come November we have to do 3 days a week in the office. We must work together. Either a) none of us return to office or b) we all return at the office at the same times and really overwhelm the sites. The cafeteria can’t feed us all and there are... — read more 

We had planned some diversity-related activities for our group this coming week, but I was informed that we won’t be moving forward, at least not in any official capacity. If we do proceed, it will not be sponsored, and we’ve been explicitly asked... — read more 

This will really hurt companies like HP that replaced American workers with cheap Indian sweatshops. https://youtu.be/gK9L029BcaM?t=5478

I've now scheduled my ME day three times, and each time something comes up. Today was the third attempt, and I've been told I need to provide information to my manager by noon. Every time I try to take this day, I'm told there's something due or... — read more 

Heard someone in HR on a call talking about WFRs. "One more wave ", will be notified mid October.

I worked with some really good HP folks in SD. Last I heard was that the site was going to be permanently closed this October after it was sold to Apple. Tried to contact some folks but emails inactive. Just curious.

According to the AEM guidelines, in-office presence is based on business needs rather than a strict requirement. The "three days per week" guideline is flexible and intended as general guidance. Your manager may request more or fewer days in the... — read more 

Someone just Sold-Dumped 2,058,415 HP Shares Valued at $113 Million. https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/someone-just-sold-dumped-2058415-hp-shares-valued-at-113-million/

HP Wins and Secures EU Ban Vs. German Clone Ink Cartridge Competitor Digital Revolution-Micro Star... — read more 

Just curious, how your teams and coworkers reacted? For sites that aren't core hubs - did they share more details what will happen? Are there enough spaces on sites to manage the required capacity?

Bad enough that every day feels like a punishment for a choice I barely remember making. And if I dare complain, Ernest’s voice echoes in my head: “You self-selected for this role.” The expectations? They are not expectations. They are... — read more 

Same playbook happening this coming earnings report. New revitalisation exercises (cost cuttting actually) to reward shareholders, drive innovations (long dead decades ago). 10% cost cutting expected, mainly in the Print space. PC is undergoing... — read more 

Who Are the Lobbyists that HP Hired to Put the Juniper Deal Through with the Trump Administration? https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/who-are-the-lobbyist-that-hp-hired-to-put-the-juniper-deal-through-with-the-trump-administration/

Massive layoffs happening today. Even some L1s.

Was just told that HP is suspending all contract work company-wide for upwards of two full weeks starting at the end of August, and the contract manager only was told very late last night. Is this the end for my team? I was sure that we would be a... — read more 

The writing is on the wall. I haven’t gotten a raise in three years. I was told I would eventually transition from CW to perm but not anymore. I’ve had a manager on my team laid off last year. I’m coming back from furlough next week and based on... — read more 

Seems like this was another aggressive week of WFR’s.

Who wants to go to Las Vegas with me?

Worked at the Palo Alto office and was converted to remote. Life is good.

Take a wild guess at who's at number 3? https://www.business.com/articles/broken-pedestals-the-dark-sides-of-popular-ceos/

West coast US and Germany many layoffs HP employees and CWs. A chunk related to shutdown of a project and some in Print support areas.

And anyone who works or has ever worked there as a CW is even more of a joke. Who’s with me?

I apologise for thinking I was untouchable. The software engineering industry is in complete $#!T right now...

Going to be a bloodbath. Best of luck to everyone.

Annual furlough is just around the corner. Happy no pay day to all my fellow contract workers.

Coming soon, some ugly truths.

Asked to be a CW and a pay cut. I was asked to become a CW because of HC on the FTE side. The offer from the contract company is ridiculous when they aren’t even paying for benefits on someone. We need to push back if a CW. I have seen what they paid... — read more 

CW here. The staffing agency sent me an email last Friday saying my last day is today. Isn't this illegal? To those already laid off, how much notice were you given?

HP Inc.’s Plans for New 98 Acres Vancouver Canada Campus Pushes Forward with City Council Approval. https://tonernews.com/forums/topic/hp-inc-s-plans-for-new-98-acres-vancouver-canada-campus-pushes-forward-with-city-council-approval/

This gangster knows how to talk like a politician. I’m proud to work for a guy like him and I’m sure Bill and Dave would be too.

It was a good run for 15 years. Time to move along.

Comment here if you or someone you know has gotten laid off this year. Tell me their position, org, and salary. I’ll go first: EO, manager, 120k after 16 years.

NO CW’S ALLOWED BECAUSE THEY ARE BARELY HUMAN.

We oughta give these folks a round of applause for their work. They work so hard ensuring zoom calls get scheduled for their superiors at a time that works for everyone. Do yall realize how difficult it is to compare several calendars to find an open... — read more 

I look at people in leadership and team members. Does HP realize that their workforce is working around the clock, constantly missing dinner and important life events to take a call at all hours of the night. To mandate being in the office. When... — read more 

I dread going into the office. When I arrive, there's no energy—no one mingles, no spontaneous conversations. Even during team meetings, we don't get a conference room; we just sit at our desks and Zoom in. It feels like we're just going through the... — read more