All the good posts on here get deleted. There was a good one about how racist Ernest is but now it’s gone. I think we should all make a discord or skype group to talk and assimilate in a more efficient way. Anonymous, of course.
Attention HP Amstelveen Employees: Don’t miss out on your severance rights!
It has come to my attention that some employees in the HP Amstelveen (Netherlands) office still haven’t received their severance pay package, even a month after their last working day. If you’re among the employees set to be laid off soon, here’s... — read more
Layoffs mean no opportunity for promotion
With HP laying off and eliminating managers, directors and senior directors positions, what opportunity is there for growth? Only way to get promoted is if someone leaves. Not much of an incentive to stick around.
Biden administration awards 50 million to HP
That’s how great the company is.
CW Web Developers still in the clear
I still have my job
How's the 4000-6000 headcount reduction promised in Nov 2022 holding up?
When the quarterly results came out in Nov 2022, it was announced that HP would reduce workforce by 4000-6000 over the next three years. We are now well into the third year, so I want to know if there are some numbers on the progress of this planned... — read more
January 2025 Layoffs
I am hearing chatter of many people getting laid off today. What is everyone else hearing? Looks like supply chain got hit pretty hard.
Does anyone enjoy working here?
I am genuinely curious. This is a mid tech company at best, seems like we get shafted on bonus and merit increases. What’s everyone else’s opinion? Consumers don’t even think about HP.
Next VIA survey
My boss somehow knew it's me who left answers?? Surveys in companies often seem biased due to poor question design, limited answer options, fear of repercussions, management influence, sampling bias, cultural pressures, or selective data... — read more
All your bonus this year went to Lores and the C-Suite
Enrique Lores, President and CEO of HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ), recently executed a significant stock sale as part of a pre-established trading plan. On December 9, Lores sold 137,094 shares of common stock at an average price of $36.45, amounting to a total... — read more
Next eXeCuTivE to leave
Ludgate is leaving. Who do you guys think is next? I’m hoping it’s Ernest (idk his last name) or Alex Cho.
When HP’s Promises Go Poof: The Tale of Severance Gone Silent
Imagine this: you've just finished running a marathon. Not just any marathon, but a decade-long sprint of dedication, late nights, endless Zoom calls, and “just one more slide for the deck” requests. You finally cross the finish line—exhausted but... — read more
CW furlough
That time of the year again. I hope I just get laid off this time.
NO BONUS EMAIL
Hey everyone. Here’s the email every employee got the day before Thanksgiving! Cheers! Yesterday HP announced results for FY2024, and Enrique talked about our strong momentum and his confidence heading into FY25. He also described how profitability... — read more
HP is failing
HP is failing. Did everyone get that terrible email on Wednesday? Our reputation is sinking too.
MANDATES BACK TO OFFICE
Some Reading employees, including myself, are now required to come to the office. Does this apply globally, or is it just here?
HP Layoffs 2025
Share any updates you may have about HP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
LAYOFFS ANNOUNCEMENT
New layoffs will be announced this month. However if you are a web developer then you will be safe because HP needs all the help they can get from these folks during this time of the year.
Community.. (office party) events
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
Concerns Regarding Recent Changes in HP Supply Chain
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
Ernest - Why is HP Supply Chain Is Failing? Workplace Morale (All Time Low)
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
Most companies are laying off - I smell Recession for USA
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 Am A Teleworker And Have Been Told I Have 6 Months to Move or Leave HP
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
HP (Back To The Good Ole Days Of Tracking Employees and Not Trusting Them)
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
Bonus Targets and The New CFO
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
Analysis of Leadership Behavior and Disconnection at HP
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
Reflections on My Summer Internship at HP: Would I Pursue a Full-Time Position?
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
Status of Data Center Construction - Houston 249 Campus?
Construction seems to have stopped? Is project canceled? Temporarily put on hold? Other?
San Diego closing Oct 2025
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.
Next furloughs are in July/August - per rumor
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
Concerns Regarding Treatment of Employees at HP Amstelveen, Netherlands Office
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
Sales Layoff?!
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'd rather be gone
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
Mass layoff in PWP
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.
Pay cut for CWs
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
April layoffs
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
Mitigating Legal Risks: A Conservative Legal Perspective on HP's Diversity and Inclusion Slate Initiative
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 Always End Up In A Discrimination Lawsuit?
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
Young White Male Perspective At HP Supply Chain, Discrimination and Diversity
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