Wanted to throw this out there because Ive been picking up some interesting chatter around the building lately. Word on the floor is that leadership might be looking at bringing back some flexible working options, specifically the ability to go... — read more 

What'd you do with the trash cans. I can't find a spot to throw away my glove after our meetings. Les

https://www.thelayoff.com/post/@OP+1ktenpssz Sorry to hear, but incompetent managers is not unique to belle chasse. Wait a few years and hopefully they move on and things will change for you.

Did your team see the data yet? Mine did. I was expecting much worse, but it looks like people generally approve of their supervisors ("Supervisor Leadership" and "Supervisor Follow-through" scored above 80%) while "Workspace Productivity" and... — read more 

Team, ​First, I want to commend everyone on how beautifully you’ve adapted to our Personal Waste Ownership Initiative. By removing individual trash cans and requiring everyone to carry their own garbage three flights down to the central loading dock... — read more 

By the looks of the Midland office, the mothership is going to be shutting it down soon. No one‘s ever there they’ve closed the whole floor and the other ones are maybe 50% full. It’s only a matter of time before they start leasing out one of the... — read more 

What better way to celebrate 250 than a ai slip eagle printed on a dirt cheap shirt. We have in house designers… maybe ask them to do it next time.

You guys all excited for the summit?!?

My son was born when I had a remote job, then Covid happened and I was home all the time (he’s always been in daycare while I’ve worked, though). Now he’s in first grade and this back to office is ki-ling me because I can’t be in multiple locations... — read more 

when management only cares about checking the box and how fast they can get out of belle chasse instead of fixing the real issues morale tanks and the plant goes downhill.

Chevron is extremely poorly ran... Chevron leaders have massive egos, little substance and are shockingly unimpressive. This collective leadership has convinced themselves they are top tier. Behind closed doors, if you are not a C Level... — read more 

How are people that never have picked up a wrench telling me how I should run my field? Tired of this sh1t.

Hearing rumors that another opportunity to AEOI with an actual severance package (2 weeks for every year of service) might be available in 1Q 2027. Anyone hearing the same? Can anyone confirm?

Just wanted to share something I heard from a pretty reliable source they’re bringing back Work From Home for Mondays because of the latest CES results. Apparently leadership took one look at the numbers and feedback and decided to hit the pause... — read more 

Did you all see that new podcast? Mike is sitting on a truck tailgate at a trailer park sipping an ice cold Busch talking about trucks and oil. He's really trying to get the MAGA people on board!

If no one complains, something is wrong and if everyone complains something is also wrong. People often mistake conflict avoidance as everything going well without a hitch. When someone speaks up, it is because they care. If you are in a relationship... — read more 

Does anyone have experience or knowledge of others who have retired in the current calelander year and still recieved thier bonus the following year? Documentation says it's the process, but......?

According to this CNBC story, CVX is leading companies like Google and Microsoft in adopting AI... — read more 

LC is speaking at the conference this week. Will he be man enough to address the extreme dysfunction and unhappiness in the IT function? Its absolutely miserable and most people are burned out.

I don’t understand why we own ships and have such a large maritime presence/teams? Seems like a ripe area for ENGINE or simply rent ships from someone else. I can’t imagine we operate ships less expensive than the open market!

I hear some managers are addressing with local teams and the results are bad. Why hasn’t c-suite addressed it? Do you think they are waiting for a TH? I would think some short-term communication from the top would really help clear things up and... — read more 

Why bring in an external hire to replace a C suite executive? Is there no one internal qualified? What’s the rationale?

Job security or job certainty?

How is this okay? They sit around and share negative opinions about specific employees without any shame. Word gets around fast and now nobody trusts anyone and everyone is scared of being next. That's not leadership. That's bullying, plain and... — read more 

We used to do them in June, are they now switched back to March?

I have watched leaders with authority lose the confidence of their teams because they lack emotional intelligence. Connect first and then lead.

"Shareholders rejected a proposal that would ‌have required an independent board chair separate from the CEO role, according to preliminary ​voting results at the annual ​meeting on Wednesday"

What company or market will CVX buy into next? CVX oil finders particularly ex Hess G&G are not developing attractive runways and the companies doing a great job of decommissioning and divesting assets.

I have been with this company since 2009. I started when it was HES and watched it transition into HSE (because someone's favorite thought it sounded better). I have worked across multiple parts of the function, including remediation and operations... — read more 

Meaning, has anybody heard anything about layoffs lately?

With all of the cut and development program halts the way employees are represented was bond to be next. Moves will now be managed by your supervisors.

Survey reveals that 99% of CEOs now expect AI-driven layoffs — companies are racing to replace junior workers with AI, even as many executives remain uncertain about the returns on AI investments | Tom's Hardware Survey reveals that 99% of... — read more 

I have worked for some difficult people over the years, but the two worst managers I ever had were both at Chevron. I am still dealing with the anxiety and stress that came from working under them, and I am not sure I will ever fully recover from... — read more 

This top 5 goal is a major change, easily categorized as transformative if anything close to that is achieved. Has anyone seen any metrics / reporting of progress on this? I don't think achieving progress on this goal is realistic without senior... — read more 

To reframe an old adage for the ongoing disasters being inflicted on our companies: “We the unwilling, led by the uninformed, guided by the blind, are kept busy by those incapable of recognizing value-adding results.

I love how my project team is in Houston India Manila and BA. How the F are we supposed to accomplish anything.

I don’t know if it is general lack of maintenance in HOU150 or a decline in “you see, you own it” reporting, butI’m seeing sinks that won’t drain, toilets that won’t flush, and a tolerance of broken things that would make Goodwill blush. What gives?

Anyone have any idea what MW and the Legend of Doom are cooking up next? Benefits are what they will come for next so what are they coming for? Anyone have any insider knowledge? When will the monster retire?

There’s a push to complete the skills assessment. What are they doing with them? I don’t trust them with any information. We no longer have a training goals so they’re not upskilling