I can’t say I’m excited OXY won. Has anyone ever been to OXY’s and Chevron’s offices in Houston? I have, and the difference is stark. Chevron has installed itself in a new gleaming tower downtown. Lots of windows and open spaces. Large offices. Fancy atriums. All sorts of food-laden receptions for employees. Tanned, smiling faces.
OXY meanwhile is in a 1960’s era structure over in Greenway Plaza. Few windows. Dark and dungeon like. A reception area that could fit into one of Chevron’s conference rooms decorated with artwork from a chain retailer. Somehow, they didn’t get the memo about creating a compelling office environment to attract talent.
Get ready for the shock of shocks people! Paying for coffee and all that. Most of us will likely never see the insides of any of the OXY offices, but that honestly may not be the worst outcome.