Company is planning another wave of layoff in addition to the current one. Annoucement coming out soon in the next couple of weeks.
Manager Got Axed
My manager was laid off and I subsequently transferred to a new team under a different manager. How long do you think I have until I’m next on the chopping block? I’m already looking for another job but it’s been pretty tough lately. — read more
Capgemini CW at HP?
Are you Capgemini CW at HP? What's the news? Should we start looking for outside
Tesla moving to HP headquarters in Silicon Valley
Did I miss anything? Is HP finally moving out of Silicon Valley? Link here https://ktla.com/news/california/tesla-hq-to-return-to-california-musk-announces/
Did layoffs happen and I missed it?
Why are people saying their last day is tomorrow? I didn't hear anything about layoffs since the original announcement and I highly doubt that's something that could fly under the radar. Are people trolling or am I missing something here? Please... — read more
Layoffs have started
Israel is the first victim but it won't be long before we start getting announcements as well. I'll be honest with you, I'm glad this is about to happen. I've been stressing about layoffs since the company first announced it planned to cut up to... — read more
How does HP determine who gets laid off?
How much of the decision is on the employee's direct manager? I'm going to assume that the pay plays a part in it but some of the decision must be based on how well somebody is performing their role and how essential they are to their team and/or... — read more
PIPS are starting
Based on bogus reasons, you are put on a PIP. I guess the don't want to pay severance or unemployment.
Not clear when bonus is paid or salary increase
Myself and a lot of other poly employees are wondering when the bonusses are being paid by HP or salary increase what is discussed last year already and nobody got a answer
I'm getting worried
I've submitted over two dozen applications since last month and so far I've gotten no bites. I usually had no issues landing an interview before now, so to say that I'm starting to worry would be an understatement. I think there are too many of us... — read more
Were you laid off? WARN Act
The WARN Act requires an employer to notify employees, in writing, 60 days before a layoff, and pay the employee for those 60 days, in addition to any severance the employee may be entitled to. Unfortunately, some employers attempt to circumvent the... — read more
Year-end bonuses
Year-end bonuses were very low this year, like one month's worth of groceries after tax. The CEO did warn about it though. What was your experience in other organizations?
Don't take your chances staying at HP!
"ALL companies ARE laying off staff at all levels big time right now. Don't believe it? Check out what's been happening at Oracle, Intel, Teradata, IBM, Twitter, and a whole lot of other companies. And don't forget to include HP in that list. " This... — read more
Layoffs in 3D team in San Diego
The whole 3D projects in San Diego will be transitioned to Barcelona and Corvallis. People in 3D team in San Diego are being laid off with a transition plan for knowledge transfer
Odds of being laid off?
If HP has over 50,000 employees and plans on laying off 6,000 isn’t that only around 10% of the workforce being laid off or about 1 person laid off for every 10 people employed at the company? If this is true then doesn’t that mean that most of us... — read more
Never stop looking for new opportunities
The job market right now is not good in IT. And if your primary work experience the last 10 years or more has been exclusively HP, you’re in an even worse situation UNLESS you have been able to gain significant experience with Cloud. If all you know... — read more
New EER for 2023
New EER program rolled out today, details to arrive in eligible folks mailboxes next week. Minimum eligibility is 55 with 10+ years (as of Jan 31), 36 months of insurance at same premium current employees pay Up to 1 year pay (as lump sum... — read more
Micromanaged on a level I haven't experienced before
I've been happy here for most of the last decade. I'm not sure what happened recently, but after 20 years in this industry, my every move is being second-guessed! What the he-l is going on here? Am I being pushed out intentionally? Do they want me to... — read more
I wish we knew more
I think it's unfair to drop a bo-b that 6k employees will be laid off over the next three years and not provide any additional info. It would be great to know if the management plans to implement a few major rounds or if we're looking at constant... — read more
Get out now
This is your last chance to try and find a new job before the tech job market completely collapses. I have no intention of putting myself in such a situation and neither should you.
Stop quitting!
Make them lay you off! Make HP pay a hefty price to get rid of you if the management wasn't willing to pay to keep you. Attrition at this point helps nobody but the management. What do you have to lose if you wait a bit longer to make sure you're not... — read more
Good severance could make a huge difference in the coming layoff
I'm worried that the company is planning to reduce severance packages to save more money, which will be devastating for many people. I think offering good severance with at least three weeks per year and extended medical coverage would go a long way... — read more
three month contract to hire opportunity after end of year shutdown
I've been a CW for around 4 years now with each contract lasting for about 6 months to a year. I'll be off from the 19th to 30th for this upcoming shutdown. I've been informed that once I return from the break my next contract would only be for three... — read more
No excuses
When the layoffs hit, if you're not prepared with enough savings, several irons in the fire regarding a new job, and an active network you can turn to just in case, you'll only have yourself to blame. HP gave us more than enough advance notice for... — read more
Are CW Full Stack Web Developers Less Likely To Be Laid Off?
Been working at HP for about four years prior to the pandemic as a full stack web developer under an indefinite contract through a couple staffing firms, and I’m still here. Do you think this is a fair indication that my role is somewhat “recession... — read more
It was high time that HP cuts dead wood
I absolutely understand if this post gets downvotes, but the truth is that the company has many people who have been doing almost nothing for a long time and it's a good thing for the company to be getting rid of dead wood. I think the ratio of... — read more
Its christmas time at HP
Hp has a long history of laying off people this time of year. Wave as your job goes to india!
End of year shut down has been extended
It was to be expected. It was a one week shut down and how has expanded to a 2 week shut down at the end of the year. All HPI offices will close on Dec 19 till Jan 3, 2023
Anybody else being asked to work on weekends?
Been working on the weekends since it’s considered “busy” season for my team. Anybody else in the same boat? I think management is asking me to do this on purpose so I can resign and say it was due to a low work life balance but I’m a CW so maybe... — read more
Anybody else being asked to work on weekends?
Been working on the weekends since it’s considered “busy” season for my team. Anybody else in the same boat? I think management is asking me to do this on purpose so I can resign and say it was due to a low work life balance but I’m a CW so maybe... — read more
Voluntary layoffs
What are the chances HP will offer voluntary layoffs before the actual involuntary layoffs begin? I know there are at least some people who would like to leave with a decent severance package and giving them an opportunity to volunteer would be... — read more
No concrete info on layoff timing
Why is there no concrete info on layoff timing?
HP Layoffs 2023
Make a prediction and tell us what you think about HP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Raise your hand if you're hoping to be among the 6k
I know the job market is not ideal right now with so many getting the boot in the tech sector, but I firmly believe that those of us who're good at what we do will have no issues finding a new job. With that in mind, getting a nice monetary send-off... — read more
Will HP survive this restructuring?
I would like the company to survive, but I think it will be a real challenge. Restructuring could ruin the company even more. I am looking for a way to exit.
Working here was always cuts waiting to happen
Those who had skills left this place a long time ago. That's a fact. Most of the rest of us are here only because we don't have enough skills to find something better. However, those who were cut a while ago, some of whom I am still in contact... — read more
Warn Notice
It seems that HP must give employees 60 days notice under the Warn Notice or pay them for 60 days in lieu of. Please comment if you have information to the contrary.
"6,000 jobs over the next three years..."
The CEO did not specify when the next 3 years would actually start. Does anyone know?
Coming layoff announcement on result release day
It's coming. Massive reorg/layoff Will be announced on result release date end Aug.