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?

I gave Waters everything. Late nights, weekends, all of it. Then they outsourced my job. Lesson learned. I'll never do that again.

Will we be taking on students this year?sick of being moved around the place digging these fkrs out of a hole.

For 2025, CEO Dr. Udit Batra received $14 million in total compensation, a 25% increase from the prior year. Last year was 11.14 million, which was 125x the median Waters employee salary... — read more 

a working theory but if you work with GCC and the US managers at all you will know how accurate this is. Step 1- move all or most system knowledge offshore to GCC (infosys) Step 2- layoff the people on shore that transferred the knowledge to... — read more 

Any more layoffs this year? Which teams will be impacted?

Every company lays off employees. But I see so much hatred for Waters regarding Layoff and toxic work culture? Why ? How are layoffs decided ? Is it case by case based on performance ? Or entire teams get laid off ?

rumor is a potential 25% reduction in headcount at legacy BD/ADx. does anyone have any details?

All companies have problems. What are the problems specific to Waters. Low hikes, off-shoring ….what else ? How bad are the layoffs? Is management any good?

The return-to-office mandate seems to apply only to rank-and-file employees, as leadership and management remain conspicuously absent

Costing me a hundred a week now from ross to work.cant see myself being able to continue if these hikes continue.just not worth it on these wages.

When is the next round?

What could be next?