Stuck with the mantra “we have always done it that way” on numerous occasions I challenged service and processes and, always met with the above statement. Until Xerox evaluate why they lose so many customers, and change accordingly is the only way... — read more
I do believe we can do better
But only if smart people are brought into leadership who would actually take the company seriously. With changes in upper mgmt every few years, a stream of useless people who leave the company in a worse shape than they found it, and a lot of fancy... — read more
Software company??? Sorry John Bruno. No way.
John Bruno said we aren't a copier company anymore in the Fireside chat. That's the biggest joke at Xerox. The overwhelming percentage of revenue is Copiers which is a shock to nobody. But if you were trying to do a digital transformation and become... — read more
Drove threw webster
I started at xerox in 1988 I left in 2019 .the once mighty .all building booming 24-7 15000 employees 5000 union . Tessy plastic took over 200,210,214. Grass is overgrown empty building . Wow the ones that are left I'm sorry. There is life after... — read more
XBS on notice
Tomorrow and Monday will identify who Xerox wants. XBS leftovers will be sales for now, until next audit review. Good luck everyone.
Everybody is still copying Xerox...
Canon just did the the 15% Layoff... Layoff site looks just like ours did a few years ago.. Or as Xerox Mgmt would spin it.. "We were first in the idea of increasing shareholder value by aggressively managing expenses and manufacturing costs... — read more
Xerox ReInvention
Great analysis of what is ahead for Xerox. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6VycjaUqKM
fireside
SB sounds tired of even his line of bs during this call
Everybody and their mother is leaving
If people keep quitting at the same rate they have been over the past few years, we won’t even need layoffs anymore. At all. Everyone’s burnt out and leaving in huge numbers. They’re also taking their skills and knowledge with them, but it’s not as... — read more
XBS consolidation
Consolidation "Restructure" continues. Xerox is currently auditing XBS core abundant staff. There is an redundancy within the regional cores. They have their eye on reducing OOG and call center staff. Expect reduction in force by end of summer. — read more
Production/GC sales & staff?
Are any of the production sales and staff still around? Havd ghey all been layed off or left on their own? Kinda curious what LilSean does now that the gravy train has gone dry.
Try to find another job while still here
There is no future in Xerox. Nobody at the top inspires any confidence. We just trudge along. Do just what you are supposed to do, and invest energy and time in looking for something better. It’s a waste what's happening with this company, but we... — read more
Yesterday was my last day, so last words
Xerox continues to fail to understand why their business model isn't working, and its mind numbing. Their employees lack motivation. They lack drive. They work knowing they could be next. Core leadership struggles to contain the fallout from these... — read more
"Xerox could have owned the entire computer industry today"
Watch this Steve Jobs short video called why xerox failed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlBjNmXvqIM
Watch your back today!
Big things before the end of the day. Don't work too hard!
New Sales Plans?
Aren’t the sales people supposed to have new compensation plans for July 1st? Has anyone heard anything?
XBS UK offices shut
So all the XBS UK offices are being closed left right and centre. Offices and HQ's shut at Concept and Altodigital with no alternatives other than working from home or leave. so much for a hybrid office. Teams from logistics and warehousing going as... — read more
Executive team visits Webster. No news on what's happening with Production.
Our CEO, COO, and other fearless leaders visited Webster yesterday. A lot of us in Production engineering were hoping that there would be some sort of clue as to what will happen to us now that Xerox is exiting the design and manufacturing of our... — read more
Gil Hatch is now the reinvented Sales Learning Center?
Did I catch that right? Or is the Gil Hatch still open? Each core used to own their training - I’m assuming the trainers are gone and this is done nationally now.
DEI Xerox Canada
Diversity Equality Inclusion just more window dressing and a cost cutting initiative at xerox? https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7231528
Are you kidding me? They're doing another CEO club next year?
The amount of layoffs, operational shutdowns, sell offs, etc., and they somehow have enough money to party in mexico again next year? Who is kidding who here?
Lack of …. Everything …
Sales people chasing deals they will not win. Not enough resources to support these wild geese chasing. No focus and support on what we could be good at. Money wasted on a global account program and team but we no global company and team do notjing... — read more
Class Action lawsuit check arrived today
Anyone receive their check today from the class action lawsuit for Xerox charging excessively high 401K fees?
Dex agrees to buy Xerox mif
Xerox has agreed to transfer several thousand units to Dex as part of a need to generate much needed cash. The orders from the top have been to get rid of all inventory at any cost. This move is being done because they know the exit is coming and... — read more
FujiFilm at DRUPA. Some interesting announcements.
I’m currently at DRUPA (irifed from Xerox) FujiFilm showing some interesting new products! Too bad Xerox sc--wed that relationship. No production future for Xerox and them not being here is the nail in their coffin. Baldtoro wont save the day and is... — read more
Xerox Welcomes Six New Members to its Board of Directors
All hail and welcome John G. Bruno, Tami Erwin, Priscilla Hung, Ed McLaughlin, John Roese and Amy Schwetz to our Board of Directors. On our continued Reinvention, their diverse thoughts and deep expertise will ensure that Xerox continues to lead in... — read more
The xerox tech museum
Notable artifacts: Portrait of Ursula The fire extinguisher from 2008 Druppa igen fire alto and mouse that made Apple More of an evidence locker than a museum… https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l73PAD_aCfQ
Sharp re label
Corp is presently testing Sharp products as part of a strategic partnership in North America. Look to see xerox go on the offensive with hiring after June packages are offered. Lucrative financial package from Sharp that will allow Xerox to stay... — read more
PENSION BENEFITS PKG
Major issues.. if it's been over 6 weeks and you haven't received your Pkg.. don't look for it.. maybe be over 6 months before you get it.. go see a lawyer.. we all being &%^& by this company.. what next
Mexico was amazing!
Thanks Xerox for an amazing event and for rewarding your top employees!
Think About It
The only reason while many of us are still here drawing a direct deposit in q2 is because fxxx said he'll no when they flew out to Japan to force the sale of iggen nuvv freefall and xmwhy before q1 earnings call was conducted in japan. That was a... — read more
When are we going to hire software reps?
At the moment, the reps who bring home the bacon for my teammates and I are still stuck in the 1980's and don't even know how to make a pdf. I hear about software being our new direction... so when are we going to hire software reps who know tech... — read more