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Limited Prospects, Workforce Cuts

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise for 20 years
September 23, 2018
London, England
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Some interesting projects and potential for moving to different parts of the company (if willing to relocate).

Degree programmes are available for those who wish to pursue them.

Cons

The company is very different from the one I initially joined. Most of the jobs are being relocated back to the States or to core countries. If you are in a non-core country, then there are really limited prospects for promotion or lateral moves.

There are continual WFR (Workforce Reduction) programs to reduce the workforce. You'll either be made redundant or have to pick up the pieces when your team members have to leave. Expect to take on more work but without gaining much more remuneration.

Most of the "HP Way" has been abandoned, leaving just another unremarkable American corporation.

Advice to Management

Try to invest for the long term, rather than making short-term gains to please shareholders.

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