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
What About CENC? Another Discrimination Tool At HP?
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
HP - Discrimination, NSBE and Supply Chain
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
To those already laid off...
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?
Discrimination Is Alive An Well At HP (Especially Supply Chain)
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
Open Letter and Feedback to the CEO and His Direct Reports
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
MY HP STORY - Leadership and Fairy Dust
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
HP Inc. Is Falling Apart
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 misses targets, more layoffs coming
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
Q report on Feb 28
Analysts predict earnings surpassing the estimate. Which doesn’t mean there will be no layoffs.
I'm fed up with the lack of consideration for us regular employees
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
New wave of WFR coming post Q1 results
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
Why HP will fail
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
HP is in for a world of hurt in 2024 and beyond
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
Management layers should be thinned out
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
The glory days of HP are in the past
If you want to work for an innovative company that pushes the envelope, look elsewhere.
HP Layoffs 2024
Post any information about potential or actual HP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
There must be more layoffs
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
New round of furloughs
HP is requesting 4 days furlough of CW's in the first quarter of 2024. So it begins yet again.
HP Applause Only Culture?
With recent reorgs, I'm now working within the broader Consumer Services group. It seems despite the many delivery delays/issues, there is a pervasive Applause Only Culture where even any even valid debate/discussion is strongly discouraged.
WFR and the In Crowd
I'm relatively new at HP (print software) and in a group with lots of old timers (20+ year tenure). They constantly take credit for my work and hint that they are "protected" against WFR as part of the "In crowd" while those with shorter tenure like... — read more