I heard from 3 reliable sources that the next round of layoffs will be for team leads and junior managers. I’m actually looking forward to this happening. Not sure of the timeline though.
Odds of being recalled (just in general and this company specifically)
My first layoff. The papers they gave us basically say it's possible they could recall laid off workers if they can expand business but that you should not count on it and you should consider the layoff permanent. Certainly not counting on that ever... — read more
Halliburton & chicken of the sea
I believe Halliburton hired chicken of the sea to stack equipment like sardines, using up space quick!
Duncan Field Camp
Any news on DFC? Does it seem feasible to keep it open? Thoughts?
2 weeks pay
Did anybody get 2 weeks pay in lieu of notice?
North belt campus cleared out today.
Thoughts on why?
Changes
Elimination of the Key Employee Incentive & Retention Plans need to be removed. High ranking executives are running companies into the ground and coming out of chapter 11 courts with millions in the E&P... — read more
New Mexico
So Halliburton as pulled out of New Mexico completely. The New Mexico independents is what helped get the Permian basin going, it was a NM independent that started the shale and Bone Springs play. I have been using Halliburton for most of my work for... — read more
Jeff Miller Interview today
https://www.hartenergy.com/exclusives/path-forward-halliburton-ceo-jeff-miller-talks-ofs-international-digital-strategies
Severance pay + ESPP money
Got my severance today. ESPP contributions were withdrawn after the termination (for the second quarter). Fidelity customer service said I should get that money in my payslip. They have not included that money? If you were laid off, how did you... — read more
Oil price
WTI is now crossing 33 mark. I am thinking whether it was a hasty decision by HAL to cut all those experienced tech employees who may not return to HAL again if needed in near future.
Still waiting for severance package to hit my account
Its been three weeks already. Lot of water has passed through. On May 5 phone call, HR told me it would take 2-3 weeks to get the package. Didn't see anything yet. May be too much work to process by leftover people.
This was the start of the lose of good key personnel and morale
SAP “Start Adding People” slowed HAL to a snails pace. It handcuffed some great personnel and tied them to data input instead of what they should be doing. Some had to use additional methods of data collection to get equipment and materials to... — read more
Williston
Layoffs done for now?
NB - HOU,TX
Glad to finally see the traffic and complaining from corporate office has declined. Are y’all back at home permanently or actually working for first time in 3 months?
Almost 3rd Quarter 2020
One more week till next phase of Turing Test.
35 year service award
If anyone has a flying h Rolex I’m interested in purchasing. I love in Houston,tx
No respect for their employees
While Management continued to have their Halliburton Hal Academy drunken party in Dallas they were preparing the 1,000 persons layoffs Then when the call came for layoffs, they dumped your things like trash
Dhahran Technology Center layoffs... technology group
Am hearing of layoffs at the technology center in KSA... only heard of technology people so far..
Health benefits include vision and dental, right?
Got laid-off on 05/05 and is looking for dental and vision option in the severance package pdf. But unable to find anything discrete. So, just wanted to confirm you have used these benefits recently after lay-off.
Halliburton Wipes 75% Off Dividend; Board Takes Pay Cut
https://www.yahoo.com/news/halliburton-wipes-75-off-dividend-113329157.html
Halliburton is the most affected one
I am wondering for last few weeks, the big bang of lay-offs has happened mostly in HAL in compared to others like Baker or SLB. Any idea why is that? One reason could be the mismanagement by the executive members. But is that all?
Have the software jockeys in Landmark been hit?
I feel like we've been stringing them along for...what? A dang talking helmet?! If I'm going down I want to know if we're going to jettison these failed apps that our "managers" keep going on about!
Odessa
How many ppl are still in Odessa?
Zanesville
What’s the latest ? Anybody left to answer ?
Houston Covid round 2?
I heard Houston has the Rona going around again. Any truth to this?
May 2020 uodate
In order to meet the new pyramid of VP to managers ratio. VP positions will remain at current level. Managers at each district will be reclassified as Service Coordinator. Current Coordinator staffing will be demoted to hourly with no bonus This... — read more
Confirmed on campus at NB
Covid confirmed in analytical lab. HSE is trying to keep it a secret.
Partial plan termination
Does anyone know if we've reached the requirements for partial plan termination?
How much longer DFC
1 crew? Don’t see us making it another month..
Any news from the Interwood location?
I hear the Interwood location might be closing. Any news where the departments might end up?
No returns!
I hope everyone affected by all the layoffs finds a new and better careers and when Halliburton comes calling for help back, can tell them to kiss it!
Severance package and FedEx box for company property
Does anyone got either of these? I am wondering how long will it take to get the package hit into our accounts. Does anyone has contact email for HR where we can ask?
This week?
Will there be more layoffs?
No pay leave not an option?
Just wondering why is no pay leave not given as an option for those who rather take that over being retrenched? Employment and personnel is “retained” until work picks up. I understand this might not be a good option for some countries as they might... — read more
Stockholders meeting
Is anyone going (or know someone) to the stockholder’s meeting next week? I would love to know what lies Miller tells the board and stakeholders about the future of the company and how he explains the layoffs of hundreds of talented and knowledgeable... — read more
Was asked to document everything I do ...
So that anyone can pick up where I left off! Unfortunately I didn’t see the writing on the wall until I was laid off this week
Right sizing C Suite compensation
Are there any efforts to right size our C suites compensation, to bare some resemblance to the reduction in activity which the rest of us have been effected by?
Unemployment after severance??
Does anyone know if you can receive unemployment immediately after receiving the lump sum severance and WARN pay, or will they hold off until your specific “weeks” have passed before unemployment kicks in? Has anyone been down this road yet?
Victoria is reopening
Any news on other locations?