Do you believe some supervisors might manipulate performance ratings to shield their favorites from potential layoffs? What steps can you take to protect yourself in such situations, especially when HR and Ombuds feel ineffective?

How do fix it? He is burning the ship down

Is there even an idea of where’s the bottom we have to reach in order for a nicely compensated top to actually put some effort into coming up with a new strategy and at least try to turn the ship around?

We have had slogans, not strategies since JW left. Major international BUs have disappeared without a whisper. Still no coherent strategy. Very sad.

Things are going downhill because unqualified folks get hired or promoted over those who actually know how to push us forward. As long as nepotism and the good ol' boys club run the show, we'll keep going downhill. Simple as that.

Can you confirm the timing for the reorg in your BU?

If you are tired of this mess contact your representative and tell them to do something to stop the constant outsourcing. There will be no American jobs left except upper management unless something is done. It only takes a couple minutes and we... — read more 

Any thoughts on HR reorg?

Last I checked it was below $66. It is in line with Citi's projection and we all know what that means once it goes under $60. A big storm is on the horizon.

The company needs to take a serious look and review of the productivity impact of the various employee groups. While they're great for building relationships and knowledge they're encroaching upon actual business functions and goals.

Short story: Chevron fired me in 2018 for what I believe were unjust political reasons. During independent arbitration, my lawyers managed to secure three years' worth of pay from Chevron, a substantial seven-figure settlement, and funding for my... — read more 

I got an offer but the possibility of severance sounds a bit too good to walk away from...

Looks like our replacements are being hired in India. Who will train them? Not me Some tips I will follow - Question value of doing this venture at all town halls , escalate any small failure to your management. Amplify their failures, take credit... — read more 

Terrible crime rate, mosquitos, heat/humidity, choice between terrible schools and no zoning or 70 minute commutes, bugs everywhere, flat, ugly, no natural beauty, f***ing mosquitos, ridiculously high property taxes, no public transit and terrible... — read more 

Succession planning is the most important part of MW’s job. Our bench is weak and not obviously improving. Who are going to be the next in command when the opco leaders retire? They’re long in the tooth and the options are not great.

I am shocked to see the ABU PE PDR continues to undermine employees and cultivate a fear of retaliation against those who don't bow to him. He should prioritize listening over speaking when engaging with others. His poor leadership is very... — read more 

Planned to attend conference that required travel & was told no travel allowed. My coworker got to go to an event earlier in the year. Is there an actual travel freeze or is my boss BSIng me?

Stay here at Chevron or head over to Exxon?

From Transformation until ENGINE, you hear the ELT figureheads espouse that we are doing this reorg, this change, this initiative, etc all because we have “benchmarked” and looked at the competition and it makes sense that we too should do it. And... — read more 

You will fail in Engine. You need to bring someone who can rule with an iron fist. That’s not in your leadership. I know who can - you know who I am, reach out and let’s settle the amount you are willing to pay to get this done. Otherwise it’s yet... — read more 

With lagging performance and the creation of ENGINE - isn’t this all implicitly (or explicitly) mean agile failed and we can move on? Stop this performative nonsense and focus on work? Btw - as I see this as a core problem of chevron. These project... — read more 

Mark Nelson: "There's a growth trajectory with or without the Hess transaction, but we believe the Hess transaction is good for both shareholders." Translation: Wirth blew the HESS deal, that's why I'm having to make excuses to you now. YTD... — read more 

Do you think he was pushed or found something better?

Some teams are bare bones already. And more cuts are coming.

Slowing economy, slowing demand. https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Citi-Reiterates-60-Oil-Price-Forecast-Amid-Bearish-Trend.html

I think we need to be asking what decisions in the last 5 years have brought us to this point, where did we go wrong with those decisions, and who should be held accountable. The rank and file are responsible for executing the vision of upper... — read more 

Learned today that there is a hiring freeze in place, with open roles not being backfilled…

Yes, it's cheaper, you can hire more people, but more people is not really needed unless you are doing something that has a bunch of repetitive stuff. Indian Consulting companies are truly hopeless, if you have worked with them you know this... — read more 

If a new org is to be completed by April 2025, I would expect some major turmoil this fall. Anybody have an idea? Or they’ll just go the route of a thousand small cuts?

Year to Date CVX is down 5.9% and close to it's 52 week low at $139. while XOM is up 15% YTD and regional independent upstream FANG is up 30%+. Being former employee and stuck in good size position of CVX stock, give me your pros and cons to stick... — read more 

I am curious what those on the board are proposing Chevron do instead of layoffs and offshoring. Simple fact is: Chevon is viewed as the high-cost operator (often worst quartile) in most domestic basins and many international basins. This is... — read more 

When things get real, Chevron shuts it down. The prior post from the 15 year employee had everyone agreeing with the bad state of things and bam, Chevron shut it down. Big Oil knows how to silence the truth.

Because there is no plan. Everything will be business as usual, without a thought beyond cutting costs. Good things and quality cost more, so they’ll also manage to get rid of everyone and everything that’s actually critical for the company. I really... — read more 

Employees, Enjoy your day off you lazy employees! We need our dividend to grow so once you are back I'll be looking to layoff and outsource anyone I can. If I can outsource field workers I will but haven't figured that one out yet. I want it to be a... — read more 

When your favourite football team isn't meeting expectations and not in the top 8, the club hires a new coach and the players remain and next season you have a performing team. We will let go the figurative "players" and the same "coach" will be in... — read more 

What do you think bonuses are going to be like? Will they do the cuts before or after the bonuses?

Leadership keeps telling us to be resilient and giving us self-care tips. That is about as helpful as when a gigantic bully grabs your arm and repeatedly slaps you in the face with your own hand saying “Stop hitting yourself.” Anyone who has been had... — read more