It's about time Willie cut the dead weight of the OKC office. I'm not talking about the people, well some of the people in EHS, but the physical buildings. Why they kept that office this long is amazing with Tulsa being so close. No one should be surprised by this, even though there some VPs lying to managers about there being no plans to close OKC.
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Maybe not the whole factor, obvioulsy several functions can be consolidated at a central location and can be. On the other okc was supposed be a hub of excellence only a short while ago.
The flip flopping is the problem, not location. A lot of great companies have tiny headquarters because they have found it is more efficient to let the local operations function independently, even if they close by.
If you think 100 miles matters you are a moron.
Tulsa will be the next to be cut. Having a bloated HQ, that doesn't take responbility for anything isn't the sign of a well run company. If they aren't going to take responbility cut the staff.
Downplayong the importance of having a staff to support clients in the heart of the the shale revolution is a mistake as well, 100 miles makes a difference, what kind of service will the client get, a phone call doesn't cut it. Closing the office is a mistake, reductions yes but not a full closing. If you are worried about the buildings downsize sell them and move into a smaller office.