I was reviewing the pension policy today. It looks like a lump sum option is no longer offered to terminees. I guess they are trying to slow attrition. When did this change?

Any thoughts on M.D? What to expect?

Seems like attrition has picked up again. A contact engineer and a sls quit in BRPO in the last month.

Meta just gave thousands of employees poor performance reviews that could clear the way for more layoffs during its ‘Year of Efficiency’ Threat comes after 11,000 workers lost their jobs in November. All companies are the same. Start your own if... — read more 

If you were looking to lease space would you pick our leftover buildings or 10000 Energy Drive? Looks much nicer than the neighborhoods. https://10000energydrive.com/

What is the catch? Stopping attrition by getting new campus in BR? L O L

Heartbreaking news from Baytown. Please keep our departed XOM co-worker in your thoughts and prayers. https://kfdm.com/news/local/exxonmobil-in-baytown-rules-out-chemical-exposure-in-workers-death

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-accepted-risk-refinery-lockout-ahead-labor-talks-2023-02-16/ Looks like XOM is going to have to pay millions upon millions to USW for their unlawful ten month long lockout of union members, where the... — read more 

I’ve heard a lot of things about people being made exec etc. aside from being above CL30, what does it actually mean?

Reading through the latest comments/topics it makes me sad, as an EM employee I don’t feel the same way. I question the people who are quietly quiting, or hating management/culture so much why not just go find a job role with a company that is a... — read more 

Commentary on Feb 16th Inside EM newsletter: $100k donation for earthquake relief…can’t EM do better than this? It’s less than Durwood’s pay raise, and in the past, company would match contributions from employees for major worldwide natural... — read more 

If you people are are serious about unionizing, why don't you start the movement, canvas and get enough signatures, set a meeting with those union leaders and get the ball rolling, instead of posting here? Or... You can use your time to polish your... — read more 

Xinhua, February 16, 2023 http://www.china.org.cn/business/2023-02/16/content_85109774.htm?f=pad&a=true ExxonMobil's mega-investment project in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, made new progress as it completed the hoisting of heavy... — read more 

Go to the link “Leaders share the next steps in our business transformation journey“ on the intranet, read the comments and vote for the best one... We'll have then to organise a celebration to present the winner with their trophy... :))

Can anyone share CL/salary information for upstream supervisor positions with more 10+ years with the company’? Particular in geoscience or reservoir engineering

How does it feel Exxon people? Shell is paying record bonuses to their employees. Chevron is paying record bonuses to their employees. Oxy is paying record bonuses to their employees l. Conoco is paying record bonuses to their... — read more 

I keep hearing Business Transformation explained as “not about cost reduction” and even worse - - - “the purpose is to make your job easier”! Every time I hear that my first reaction is R U effen kidding me?!? What kind of psychopath does someone... — read more 

The better approach? Take a seat, and hash things out. BY JEFF HADEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR... — read more 

EM just had record profits. Workforce rewarded with HotDesking. The entire workforce deserves a bonus for enabling that record profit. Execs will vote for bonuses for themselves in the million$ but not vote for workforce bonuses in the... — read more 

https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-sale-of-new-gasoline-powered-cars-from-2035-d02e2f4e?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Law requires new cars and vans to have significantly lower carbon emissions by 2030 By Kim Mackrael and... — read more 

A post went up about forming a union at EM. A lot of people either dismissed it or expressed disapproval. Why? If you’re sick of being treated like garbage, sick of seeing your friends and colleagues treated like garbage, sick of wondering... — read more 

Seriously though, what's the proper channel for getting this going?

Where else can I get a nice pat on the back? https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/14/microsoft-ditches-yammer-brand-and-goes-all-in-on-viva-engage/

Where is Darren, Jack and Neil in all these business transformation discussions?

I was Just offered a SLS position last week. Give me your thoughts on it. I’m not sure I want to accept it with all that’s going on right now in the company. Scared not to take it because it may stunt my growth but I also don’t trust the company. ... — read more 

There are just too many people in the way when things need to get done. Too many people who think they know what's best for the company and how things should be done but in reality are completely incompetent and are hindering the decision-making... — read more 

By Sabrina Valle and Mrinalika Roy https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/exxon-plans-cut-costs-reorganize-units-wsj-2023-02-09/ Feb 9 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) said on Thursday it is merging some business units as part of an effort to... — read more 

Only the very top executives and very top technical to be left in the US. Do you think that includes you? All others "Talent Managed"! Wake up! It is cheaper everywhere but the US. Didn't you hear how much $$$ you all delivered to the TOP and... — read more 

https://m.economictimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/energy-giant-exxonmobil-keen-on-india-seeks-legal-shield/articleshow/97147505.cms

I'm shocked!!! https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-10/exxon-retreats-from-major-climate-effort-to-make-biofuels-from-algae After advertising its efforts to produce environmentally friendly fuels from algae for over a decade, Exxon Mobil... — read more 

When are Exec’s going to fess up about them getting in-person highly skilled IT support and a special hotline??? Insane we still have to deal with id--tic BTC IT support in India while they get something insane nice. IMO at least CFO needs to shut... — read more 

just hiring by 100s and stuffing up a building doesnt mean growth. The most useless of URC employees have been sent here as managers and supervisors, the worst are the Indian nationals who return as expats with their fake and funny accents, throw in... — read more 

After the town hall meeting there's been an increased interest on the topic of quiet quitting, so I thought I could share here some best practices that I have mastered during the last couple of years. 1-Perception is critical. You need to appear to... — read more 

And that's exactly what's going on. Suddenly being let go with severance looks much more acceptable than the alternative, doesn't it?

With the increased threat of PIPs that don't even offer severance as a safety net, are people still quiet quitting or is everybody back to doing everything that's asked of them for as long as it takes to finish it? I have been quiet quitting for... — read more 

CFO talks about how outsourcing Help Desk to India has been a resounding success by every measure. Can’t think of a better way to prove that big wigs are completely out of touch with the employee experience…

For those of us who bailed in 2020/2021, what does WAEM mean? And what’s the deal with socks?

So basically, this year will be the same as the last one. None or very few layoffs but people will still be kicked out en masse through PIPs (most of which will make no sense whatsoever to anybody with half a brain). The rest of the reduction in... — read more