I worked for 3 large technology companies with a much higher market cap than SLB, before joining SLB, For the first time, I found so many dumb PhDs counting days just for their retirement. HR is a big joke. many of their spouses work in other areas of the company passing private information to each other. Legally, how this is possible I dont know.
Technical people transfer to HR if a job is available. HR people gets the transition to technology. Such a weird old school archaic culture.
Younger guys, stay away from this place. If you are getting laid off, take it as a blessing keeping a long view of your future career. This place s—s.