New global Hybrid and Remote Working Policy took effect from 6 March. Can someone please confirm how attendance is being monitored eg how long the monitoring window is and what data is used.
About time!
Board numbers are being reduced https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/outgoing-bp-chief-auchincloss-earned-53-million-pounds-2025-2026-03-06/ They could probably reduce the board further but at least this is a start!
Pay rises
Those who have had their pay rose discussions, how are the %s?
Whiting Rumors
What’s the latest on the potential lockout/strike at Whiting?
Global oil supply
How will the global supply situation affect our business? With refining already facing tough margins, will this have a trickle down effect for jobs?
Denver office future
Anyone know if we will keep the Denver office open? I would prefer to live in Denver over Houston but not sure if Bpx will consolidate to Houston.
TSI issues.....share them here
I have recently been more vocal about the incompetency of TSI employees and been pulled up about it. I covered their as--s last year and nearly broke myself with the excessive hours. This year I am telling of their mistakes, lack of O&G experience... — read more
Can the XOM culture and work process work at bp?
The consultant community is advising bp board members that the Band Aid needs to be pulled quickly so bp can transition into a leaner more focused group. Expecting XOM initiatives like PIP and forced rankings to start in 2026. How will bp employed... — read more
P&O Webcast Discussion
Thoughts?
Technology webcast
Who's going to confess to being the joker who asked if we can have a MORE flexible 60/40 policy.... Or better still the one who asked if they should include their commute on their timesheet.
Asset Divestures
BP currently has 11 billion from Asset sales, and is looking for 20 billion by 2027. Obviously personnel changes on existing assets they plan to keep would only save a fraction of what they plan to sell. What's at most risk BU?
Meg’s First Order of Business
What 3 things does Meg need to initiate and accomplish in her first 90 days will set the tone for her administration and direction.
Reorg ideas
Proposed reorg to save Meg some time: Step 1. Merge P&O, G&LC and Technology into one business (2 EVPs can walk with all the entourage), merge C&P and T&S, get rid of EVP level positions for the rest of the org. Saves min £20m pa on the headcount... — read more
UK Payroll
Are we eligible to claim tax relief on pension contributions? Noticed that the deposit into the pot would be numbers from payslip only.
Now or later
Are they going to start the next round of layoffs before or after the new CEO starts? It was pretty easy to read between the lines during the employee webcast today.
Results Webcast
Thoughts? How is everyone feeling about the ACB numbers?
Annual Increases 2026
Managers, have salary increases been submitted for your team yet? How’s the average increase looking? Baseless rumors will also be entertained.
Back in the 100B club
Our company is back in the 100B market cap club with the other seven sisters. Seems we have righted the course?
Salaries by grade in the UK
Could some people post examples of what they’re paid and their grade. I know there’s a big discrepancy and cross over for each grade but would be curious to know as I’ve joined the company recently and want to know if I got low balled.
pulse
why do we keep filling out pulse surveys to never see the results? why bother with the charade?
How will new CEO affect or alter BP
bp was unsustainable and rudderless for the last 6 years! Statement How will an outsider with Exxon and Woodside pedigree affect, alter, and improve bp? Which executive VP’s are polishing off their resumes? What assets will be divested? Rumors that... — read more
ITK Workshops
Any info on the ITK workshops going on strategy in P&O
Is there another round coming?
I have heard that more layoffs have started. Can anyone confirm?
bp: where culture cracks and clocks start ticking
Spotted: a once-mighty corporate empire teetering on the edge of its own contradictions. After sweeping layoffs, the remaining employees are left juggling heavier workloads, thinner resources, and a shiny new “way of working” that—surprise—just isn’t... — read more
typical bP - stupid
bP writing down Billions in foolish investments and then will try to save money on bog rolls or changing the thermostat in offices
Webcast
Thoughts?
BPX assets
Anyone know if BPX assets are in discussion for divestment? Which basins? I understand layoffs took place last year, but new CEO wants discipline more CAPEX discipline. I think BPX just needs new leadership
2026 Predictions
What are your predictions for 2026?
India’s $30B claim against bp
I wonder if this will cause bp to reconsider sending so many jobs there. I mean, that’s not exactly business friendly.
My New Year Resolution …
Is to create shareholder value. HBU?
Expecting us to train our offshore replacements is the worst
Why not just bring in those consultants they adore and pay them a fortune to do it? Oh, right, they have no clue about the actual work. So instead, they squeeze even more out of us on the cheap whenever they can, and humiliate us on the side.
Christmas bonus
Did everyone get their Jelly of the Month Club membership? - CH
Castrol's partial sell
I see that the new chair and interim CEO align well with BP's legacy of stupid decisions, which are communicated in the worst possible manner. I wonder why do they hate the employees so much? To drop such news on Christmas Eve - they have no... — read more
Is BP a good company?
Have a buddy starting there as a college hire
BP Layoffs 2026
What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of BP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Is the 4-day RTO definitely coming in March?
And where exactly do they plan to squeeze all those people?
Bye then
We all knew Murrays days were numbered when Big Al came in, but I must say I'm surprised it came out of the blue on a Thursday night the week before Christmas.
ST&S on 80/20
So it begins.. more and more groups moving back to more days in the office. 4 days for all next…
I am thankful that I still have a job
That’s it. Not that I get to work at an exciting company that helps develop and reward me for doing great work. It’s really to a point where I’m just thankful I haven’t been downsized.