How much time are the people spending on an "event", which is happening every other week? I see many regulars attending or planning the "events" (they're office parties really). Makes me wonder how much of their time are spent in their actual... — read more 

Dear Reader, Today is October 11, 2024, and I wish to share my concerns regarding the ongoing changes within HP Supply Chain, where I have dedicated the past 12 years of my career. As a manager, I find myself increasingly anxious about the... — read more 

The recent VIA results have been a complete debacle, and it’s become glaringly obvious why Ernest is such a disastrous leader. As someone in Supply Chain, I’ve witnessed firsthand how some of our teams have made significant strides while others have... — read more 

Many companies are starting to layoff employees, even if it's 49 employees per month (lower the 50) so they don't have to report it on WARN (state gov't layoff notices). Recession is coming in USA and Wall Street keeps denying it cause they don't... — read more 

I do not think it is fair that all of these C-Suite personnel get to telework and I am told that I have 6 months to move to what is called a core location. I am a sole contributor and I don't understand why I am being put in this position. I hired... — read more 

This travel policy at HP where the C-Suite has to review and approval all travel rings of the old days when HP bugged our phones and hired private investigators to tail employees. There is just no trust here. The divide between the C-Suite... — read more 

Well, I am guessing our Bonus Targets with be close to nothing to cover the compensation package offered to the new CFO. It’s concerning that leadership justifies these high compensation packages (see below), particularly when employees are being... — read more 

The issue of leadership disconnection within HP raises significant concerns, particularly regarding the effectiveness and presence of senior executives. Below are detailed observations and questions pertaining to several key leaders from an HP... — read more 

My summer internship at HP has provided me with significant insights into the company’s work environment and organizational culture. Based on my experiences, I would not consider pursuing a full-time position at HP. Here are the primary concerns that... — read more 

Construction seems to have stopped? Is project canceled? Temporarily put on hold? Other?

Just announced. 100 people will move to new ink technology lab being set up in SD. Rest will relocate to other sites, telework, or WFR.

I am a CW. Got a phone call from an agency I use to work for and they asked me if I got laid off from HP. I said no but I had a 2 week furlough in April. They have been in contact with management and told me to expect another furlough in... — read more 

Hi everyone, I feel it's important to shed light on the treatment of individuals who have been laid off at HP Amstelveen. For instance, there's a significant discrepancy in how employees are being handled, particularly concerning salary negotiations... — read more 

Someone on the Poly sales side just announced they were laid off. Even though they are coming into HP after a merger, I didn't think that sales was ever laid off unless a company is failing. Living like a pauper so that I can save enough to retire... — read more 

I would happily trade places with somebody who was laid off. I would volunteer for the next round if they allowed it. I'd be overjoyed to learn I was getting paid to leave this place. I'm not trying to minimize what some people are going through, but... — read more 

At least 20 WFR HP stuff across CRV and SD including managers and engineers over the last couple of weeks and more to come on 4/29. OPS and R&D. All blamed on weak Japanese yen.

Been with the company for several years and have switched recruiting agency's time and time again while staying at HP. Why do managers do this instead of just keeping me with one agency? I did not think too much of this in the past because I've... — read more 

I just got hit with a double whammy. A good friend that has been at HP for 8 years just announced that their job is being eliminated at the end of April and sent out goodbye emails. I am a CW and just 4 hours after receiving that goodbye email I... — read more 

Introduction: In light of recent legal challenges to diversity initiatives, Hewlett-Packard (HP) must carefully consider the potential legal risks associated with its Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Slate initiative, reminiscent of the Rooney Rule... — read more 

Why does HP find itself entangled in recurring legal entanglements? We recently resolved a discrimination lawsuit for a substantial sum in November 2023. Prior to that, we settled allegations of phone surveillance and intrusive monitoring of... — read more 

After carefully reviewing all the notes, I feel compelled to share my candid perspective on the issue of discrimination within the Supply Chain group at HP. Working closely alongside a black female colleague, I've observed troubling patterns of... — read more 

Another discrimination tool HP is using is the CENC (Career Empowering and Networking Conference) that doesn't allow white men to attend until they are coaching/mentoring. It is designed to give only women and minorities an opportunity to meet... — read more 

I once held a favorable opinion of Ernest. However, it has come to my attention that his current focus appears to be singularly fixated on the recruitment of individuals from the Black community. There is now a distinct and concerning pattern... — read more 

Who gave you the news? What was your experience like? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Why did it happen? How much notice did you get?

Well, I work in the Supply Chain Group at HP. I have been with this group for years and today my boss shared with me something I thought I would never see at HP, complete discrimination against white males. The new CSO (who is a minority) wants to... — read more 

Dear CEO, I trust this message finds you well amidst the ongoing challenges of our corporate landscape. I'm writing to address the recent all-employee meetings, which I found to be lacking in the gravity and sincerity befitting such occasions. The... — read more 

In the murky depths of HP Inc.'s bureaucratic labyrinth, I found myself drowning in a sea of contradictions and half-truths, my patience wearing thinner than a sheet of tracing paper. "Can you believe it?" I muttered to myself, the incredulity... — read more 

As a current and once dedicated employee at HP Inc., it's crucial to assess both the strengths and weaknesses of our organization to ensure we're providing the best environment for our employees and driving growth and innovation. Let's delve into the... — read more 

HP (HPQ) shares down as Q1 revenue misses the mark "HP Inc. (HPQ) reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $0.81, which was in line with estimates. Revenue, however, fell short, $13.2 billion compared to an estimate of $13.58 billion... — read more 

Analysts predict earnings surpassing the estimate. Which doesn’t mean there will be no layoffs.

It's like a game of musical chairs with the C-suite, and we're the ones left standing without a seat. This whole integration mess with Poly/HP has been a nightmare. It feels like they're just shuffling people around without even asking us how we feel... — read more 

Fresh out of the rumours mill that new wave of layoff coming post Q1 results announcement. Reasons/excuses given to optimise and create opportunity/capacity to ride the AI wave/innovation, and also due to productivity/efficiency gain, to return more... — read more 

HP truly used to be the best company in the world to work for (I remember those years), with extremely high employee retention and loyalty. "The HP Way" was the glue that held the company together and made it so unique and such a fun place to work... — read more 

True innovation is a thing of the past for HP, Print is dead, Dragonfly is a joke, HP marketing is substandard, and AI will soon render many standard PCs as useless. Only a fool cannot see the writing on the wall for HP. Layoffs will definitely... — read more 

If we have layoffs in our future - and let's be realistic, we all know we will - then the right move would be to thin out management layers. HP does have fat, and that fat is concentrated in the bloated management. Those are the types of layoffs I... — read more 

If you want to work for an innovative company that pushes the envelope, look elsewhere.

Post any information about potential or actual HP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

I'm a supplier of HP that is in contact with a part organization with the company. Last month, I was able to email some people just fine. I was aware of the layoffs in September and early retirement packages earlier this year. But today I was... — read more 

HP is requesting 4 days furlough of CW's in the first quarter of 2024. So it begins yet again.