I’m a Waygate employee but used to be Baker. Are there any layoff rumors for the Waygate/Digital business units?

It might be better for me to do just the bare minimum as most people advise, but despite all the stories about big organizational changes, I still try to give my best. It is not easy switch your attention from cuts and focus on work. However, only... — read more 

Start with HR, outsource the entire function. Removal of bias 1099 employees (as contractors) to expand and contract to industry fluctuations. Removal of the constant hassle of onboarding and cost of benefits Contractors get paid more by the hour... — read more 

In your opinion, is HR biased?? Ever get the feeling that they are in bed with certain managers and they go off the reports they get from the eyes and ears of those managers and only those managers.

Rumor has it that there are big organizational changes happening. Oh wait, that’s all the time. Are they playing the musical chair music yet? Time to stand up.

How much is "more than 80 jobs"? If they say that 80 jobs at Montrose are at risk of redundancy, I believe there will be at least twice as many at risk. Unfortunately.

Hello? Aptara, where are you? Where have you gone? I'm hoping someone has an answer to this, the whole project simply disappeared 😕.

https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/north-sea/335188/more-than-80-jobs-to-be-axed-at-baker-hughes-montrose-base/ To those affected good luck, maybe a blessing in disguise.

All American companies get huge handouts then eventually close down. If they take over Morrison’s the same thing will happen though being food won’t close but there will be redundancy’s. I don’t have any connection with anyone who works in this... — read more 

What do you think about the energy transition in this company? How successful is BH in the transition to renewables? Competitors have already advanced a lot and it seems to me that BH is doing almost nothing to catch up with them in that regard... — read more 

I could only laugh at someone's post that at BH it is important to bring some value and that it is a way to keep the job. Of course, it is important to bring value, but I have been convinced many times that it means nothing when it comes to cuts. In... — read more 

Yesterday I saw a CoPilot post, now it's gone ? ! ?

Oh dear, another catastrophic mistake ?

Are there employees who feel their jobs at Baker are currently safe? Everybody I know is stressing over possible cuts all the time, which makes me wonder if there are any lucky ones who have no reason to worry about possible layoffs. And if so, why... — read more 

I finally found a better opportunity. On one hand I’m glad I’m leaving, and on the other I’m a little nostalgic because it used to be nice to work here. I agree with someone who said that BH will survive, but that after all the changes it will not be... — read more 

If BKR is out of the providing coffee business, just announce it. Don’t make it a “will we or won’t we have coffee today game.”

Sad news

Some summer reading for you... https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/bill-gates-summer-books-lights-out-ge-leadership-lessons.html Makes you feel good to know you’re in the group that even the clowns at GE thought were useless!

Difficult to see a long term viable future for chemicals inside BH. It is carrying the burden of aging manufacturing plants and a customer base which is diversifying away from oil production and refining. There would always be a buyer if the price... — read more 

Rumor is now that Upstream Chemicals is being primed for sale. Incredible levels of inventory reductions and spend reductions, right when UC is in the middle of a great comeback from the downturn. It doesn't make sense, unless they're padding the... — read more 

Automation! New technology! Go green! Renewable... Keep the buzz words coming!

Leadership is focusing on the next big thing. And that thing isn’t oilfield service or tools. They don’t care if you’re making money. You are about to be sold, merged, or just closed. Stop being emotionally attached to your job and this company... — read more 

I really believe this Managers in this company realize that they’re days are numbered. With NOV turning its head further from O&G and more towards renewables, Tuboscope has nothing to offer in this upcoming industry. It’s all old school equipment... — read more 

If we could only get the company behind us..... Usually it’s company’s begging their employees to show up on time, complete their job task, and be thorough in their work. Our people are literally begging management to have their back and support... — read more 

How many people still actually work for this company that actually have experience? our office is made up from trainees and graduates as no one else will apply for the shocking pay and conditions on offer. almost everyone with more than 5 years... — read more 

BH is a total disorganized mess. Can it be fixed at all anymore?

My time here has expired and I am counting days until retirement. At first I could hardly wait to leave, but as that time approaches, I feel a bit depressed. Some will say that this is unusual considering the overall situation in the company, but I... — read more 

When office gets back and the mess that has built up since we've been away gets sorted out, bo-m times will be back. Shopfloor guys, you will have all overtime you can handle, let's work as a team get a record bonus next. It's in you guys interest... — read more 

As weird as it sounds, I get more tired when I have almost no work to do. It’s a red flag that layoff could be around the corner, at least for me and I’m getting more and more anxious every day. New jobs are not easy to find. For more than a month... — read more 

What are your experiences like? Was it hard to start from scratch in another industry?

Baker is down to one H-Pump mechanic is Midland Tx. The experienced two they had found jobs working for competitor company's making more money. The only work we have now is warranty work, and that is because new pumps are being sent out to the field... — read more 

Just remembered not too long ago that one of our VPs stated openly in front of an entire engineering and projects team that if we couldn’t figure it out that he would call our competition and ask them how and where they get their materials for their... — read more 

Are we making millions or losing millions ?

https://www.energyvoice.com/oilandgas/325414/baker-hughes-redundancies-out-of-the-blue-at-major-montrose-employer/ No doubt more to come.

Chemicals is that one division that’s like the kid that sat at the back of the class and not knowing what the he-l was going on most of the time. Always asking to borrow a pencil, asking what page we were on, ate glue, and wet himself until age... — read more 

It is sad to see the consequences of mismanagement. As much as I was initially happy to have survived the round, just for existential reasons, I would now prefer to have been on the layoff list. I don't know anyone who got cut and who hasn't found a... — read more