Our economy is more finance, speculation and magical value than anything else. Innovation, research, breakthroughs, knowledge, production, are all apparently for a--holes. When I see how much “leadership” is being paid for extracting cash and moving... — read more 

Post-Reshape, I remember some departments explicitly announcing DEI change stats - before and after reorg, implying it was a big deal at that time. Is it still a strong factor or is it more a secondary/tertiary factor ?

One silver lining of this wave is that the management is more impacted than the rest.

Do Technical staff have a say in decision making at work (non-organizational) ? Do they feel the ownership and pride in delivering their piece of work ? It feels like technical staff are viewed as dispensable/replaceable in comparison with staff... — read more 

Is wael the ceo with the least leadership and vision ever? He’s truly pathetic. Literally anyone could say ‘ok sack 20% of the work force to save money’ But what value has he really added. He inspires no one and has shown zero vision. He’s happy... — read more 

Geologist europe based, will likely lose role in reorg. Any advice from folk on what career to pursue post shell, I am struggling to think where my skills can be used?

But they prefer to keep us in suspense as long as possible.

Everyone: 1 Shell: 1 + 1 Technical Assurer + 1 Development Planner + 1 Front End Development Manager + 1 Business Opportunity Manager + ample help from global subject matter experts/business advisors/value assurance reviewers

Timing? Severance?

Shell will be just a trading company in the future. All assets divested. They forgot how to be an oil company.

This is now a UK/US/India ckmpany

Does anyone know anything about Shell job cuts in the various African locations such as Nigeria ( beyond the SPDC cuts in 2023)? I hear a lot of the job cuts are in the UK and Netherlands.

I deeply am. Bad times to lose a job. Hope you find better jobs, and soon. From the look of things, the rest of us who survive now will soon follow you anyways.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/shell-plans-wide-cuts-oil-exploration-division-sources-say-2024-08-29/

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Shell-To-Slash-Exploration-Workforce-by-20-Reuters.html

this company is so broke that they are banning google chrome because 3 people have to spend time maintaining it. i’m not kidding. obviously this only makes sense on slower because the impact will be tens of thousands of hours of IT issues blocking... — read more 

Let's see what they spill

USA 30% Netherlands 24% UK 2/3% (not as bad due operating UK and Brazil assets) You cannot keep pulling the job cut lever for short term financial results when the fundamental long term issue is nothing in the funnel. The last 5 reorgs haven't... — read more 

If I take severance and am laid off can I rejoin shell in the future ?

What did you hear? My takeaways: Progressions are lateral, not vertical 20% job grade reduction compared to 2022 DSW levels, so probably higher than that compared to 2023 levels Ivan would not give specifics on job grade, country, or... — read more 

Been with Shell a long time. I don’t remember NDAs being a part of previous re-orgs. Am I misremembering? Why this time? And is the true consequence of breaking an NDA loss of employment? Also, is the NDA thing company wide or just in Deepwater? — read more 

Are you impacted yet?

Who has the information ? I hear its already announced to manangers. We need to drill oil like exxon. List JG Years of Service Impact Business Unit

Now with the new IPF system 80 percent of folks get the same IPF, doesnt matter how hard you work most folks get the same rating. Strong performance no longer rewarded, you are just lucky to have your job and maybe get an SRA if you are lucky. With... — read more 

Now that the new org charts are live, any estimates of reductions in different orgs?

I was in a meeting where Weal was insensed at our estimate of what US special severance would be. He’s pushing through moving Exploration office staff to lower cost locations (uk and India). He wants US share pricing, without US costs….

Chevron just announced to setup a Chevron Technical Center in Bengalore now and will shift 600 jobs (initially?). Wow! Looks like the highly paid CEOs of O&G companies have 0 ability to lead the company anymore. All of them are just shelling our... — read more 

With Ivan’s announcement of the new org charts being posted on Friday and with most DSW staff having their 1 on 1 conversations with their line managers, any speculation on which groups will be the most impacted?

With Ivan’s announcement that the new DSW org charts will be coming out on Friday and staff engagements underway, any speculations as to which groups will go away after the dust settles?

Nice! Have 7+ months to goof off till March 31st!!! Plus early severance, so reasonable tax bracket for 2025!!!

All of US based Development/Subsurface/Wells/Exploration/Strategy/Portfolio JG1-5 staff (except new hires) have to apply for jobs. Aug 23 - Org charts released Sep 30 - Position list released Early Oct - Letter category announcements Oct 8-14 -... — read more 

Role, location, JG and outcome? Houston, JG3, PM - late career, chose to take package and not apply - you?

It’s interesting that we are laying off employees at the same time as BP. The industry is doing fine right now. Crude is over $80. Is there any chance we’re slimming down to prepare for a takeover?

Soooo … just read that while Shell is laying off workers they are donating to 2025 “charities”. That’s what we’re prioritizing over jobs? Even if I keep my job, the anxiety so many of us are feeling is off the charts. How do we find the money for... — read more 

Any leaks on what is coming in the second wave of reorganization in P&T?

Does anyone know what the exit date might be for this new upcoming round?

Some of the rest might end up being collateral damage, but we all know who this is aimed at.

https://www.ltts.com/press-release/shell-signs-new-framework-agreement You would think they would at least wait until after or maybe this is where some of will be sent instead of a severance package…

I got less than 10 years with Shell. Should the hourly folks be worried too?