Thread regarding Halliburton Co. layoffs

Changes needed at HAL immediately

It's painful for me to see what is happening in our industry and HAL. These are unprecedented times, and for better or worse, several changes are needed.

First, the senior executives must stop micro-managing their employees. It happens far too often at HAL.

Second, a structural change is required, so we can get leaner. Unfortunately, this will lead to more of us getting laid off, but there are simply too many middle managers and VPs who are not pulling their weight. I'm afraid that a substantial cut in G&A is required.

Finally, the top executives need to provide a clear and out-of-box strategy that can be easily messaged to the staff and field level employees. It seems to me that we lack direction on how we can prepare ourselves to come out of this as best as possible.

I hope that my fellow HAL family members and I can come out of this the best we can, but I know that many of us may not make it through the choppy waters. For those of you who were recently let go, or who will be laid off, best of luck on your future endeavors. For those still with HAL, let us stay calm and work through this together.

I have set the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8

God bless

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Had to laugh, 3500 workers at NB. What can they be doing!!!! Way too many folks that have no idea what actually happens on a drilling rig. Good chance to restructure. Get rid of the golfers!!!

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Post ID: @1rpv+14zHIg3I

About time

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Post ID: @1cvk+14zHIg3I

We’re seeing the thinning of upper mgmt in our group. First layer Houston boss has been “relocated” to another position and two levels of VPs in our chain are now removed. It really was ridiculous to have 5 layers of VPs in the line so restructuring desperately needed to be done.

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Post ID: @1dyl+14zHIg3I

There's micromanagement everywhere, at all levels. It's ridiculous. HAL needs to get rid of superfluous supervisors/managers, and let adults actually be adults. Most of us know what we need to do and what is expected of us. They may be surprised to see what people can do when they're not under a microscope and are allowed to make decisions for themselves.

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Post ID: @1gji+14zHIg3I

How is this going to help with anything right now

First, the senior executives must stop micro-managing their employees. It happens far too often at HAL.

This is a sound request, but this will take time to yeild any results

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Post ID: @esy+14zHIg3I

Amen

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