Pushed ?. Seems to be very sudden.

Is there a slow down in targets in Wexford?

Hearing ex manager and one time supervisor conniving together to backstab [falsely] employees on the floor to K .Happily this led to their downfall.

Unpaid closure for two weeks Workers rushing to join unions.we should be watching how these workers are being treated as it is also a US medical devices company.Expect the same!.

Live your legend

For all of you here who are still waters employees enjoy the ride. I was recently made redundant. It is one of the worst feelings in terms of life change, people say no one died it's just a job,but it's not, to loose your job in these circumstances... — read more 

Why is it that every time there are layoffs, they always target the people who actually do the work instead of the ones who don't contribute anything? It's no surprise the company is in worse shape every year.

All the cuts and savings and experienced skilled people losing jobs at waters to fund Udits 14 million pay cheque is ludicrous really isn’t it

Is it just me, or does it seem that every time we had layoffs, those who were laid off skewed older? Most of the people I know who were affected are in their late 40s and above. It's starting to feel like once you turn a certain age, you immediately... — read more 

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Is this true?

I think Milpitas but not sure. Anyone heard anything? Some consultants on site here for the past few weeks. People seem nervous. Other departments nervous too, not just software.

Why am I getting calls to my personal phone number?

Thanks to McKinsey for ruining an American gem

The Wall Street Journal evaluates how leading US corps stack up in 6 areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience and agility. Waters ranks #395 overall with an Overall Score of 42.8, placing it 37th out of 44... — read more 

Is any of it true?

What is it with the amount of summer students in Wexford we have way to many, does not make sense with our targets been low

Bravo Waters. Bravo. Impressive.

Waters hasn't been posting salary ranges for US-based roles in MA and California. Pay transparency, y'all! State fines are definitely incoming. HR is messed up. Live your legend!

Question in title. Alleged rumors that everything is supposed to be kept quiet for awhile

We've been bleeding talent, whether through attrition or layoffs, and the best people are gone. There are very few of us left who can actually do the job, and the workload is impossible. I guess nobody really cares.

I'm looking for some assurance of safety, probably in vain. They always just keep coming back for more.

Some rumors of more June layoffs. Is it true?

Any area we know for sure is safe?

So nervous about today, I can't function!

I joined four months ago, should I be worried about layoffs?

The 25% reduction in headcount from the BD acquisition is coming. Wednesday is going to be brutal. Expect across all functions, all segments, but especially ADx. R&D likely to be hit especially hard. Lawyer/HR was onsite in Sparks for a reason -... — read more 

Thanks McKinsey & Company. Here come more layoffs

We have decided to bring HR, Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs together under Keeley Aleman in an expanded role as Waters General Counsel and Head of Global Human Resources. We are grateful for Cheryl Kennedy’s leadership and contributions... — read more 

Since Udit Batra took over as President and CEO of Waters Corporation in September 2020, his total compensation has risen approximately 146% - from $5.7 million in his first partial year to $14 million in 2025 - while the company’s financial... — read more 

As soon as the layoff rumors start, I can't sleep. I am consumed with anxiety, I can't focus, I can't stop checking my inbox. How do the rest of you cope with this kind of uncertainty?

Integration news letter states in the FAQs that org model to be complete at the end of Q2 which "in other cases, the changes may put some roles at risk of being eliminated".

The 3 benchmarks are AI, S&P500 and cd’s/treasuries for 5 years total return AI. 100%+ S&P500. 85% CD’s/Tr. 15% Waters 0% Waters is clearly not a growth company, but stagnant.

We are told at each quarter we will just adjust headcount up or down depending on financials. Is this common in all Waters business units?