Good Talent & Flexibility, But Future Feels Uncertain
Pros
HP is full of good people doing interesting work at a massive scale. • Variety of experience across both B2B and B2C • Solid, supportive managers • Colleagues are capable and collaborative across global teams; Range of age diversity, which is unique in tech • Flexible work-life balance with unlimited PTO in the U.S., though workloads vary by team and project cycles • Competitive base salaries; I consistently received raises (above inflation)
Cons
HP operates in mature markets (PCs and printers) and the lack of growth has resulted in significant cost cutting and layoffs over the past year. It's chipped away at the HP Way culture, innovation, and progress. Big companies offer strong resume-building experience, but the current circumstances aren't ideal if you're looking for long-term growth. • Cost cutting, layoffs and limited backfills have increased workloads and contributed to low employee morale • Executive actions and communication can feel disconnected from employee concerns (e.g. global travel, F1 races, photo ops) • Resource constraints, including limited travel budgets and slow investment in tools/technology, can make it difficult to execute effectively • Company-wide reorganizations every few years can disrupt continuity, roles, and long-term planning • Bonuses have not been fully funded for the past four years and equity levels are modest for tech. Adjusting incentive structures could improve alignment and motivation • New requirements to relocate to core sites (Houston and Vancouver, WA in U.S.) for career advancement and lateral moves, may limit mobility