Topics regarding layoffs at National Oilwell Varco Inc.

Topics regarding layoffs at National Oilwell Varco Inc.

What is Current Employee Headcount

Since January 1, 2020, how many employees have been laid off? What is the current global headcount? This would give a sense of the companies cost reductions overall.

TGIF-10

I think So many people are overreacting to all these open ended posts and the stress is really getting to them. I really Think we should take a few moments to catch our breath and reflect on the good things in our lives. So with that in mind, We ask... — read more 

Layoffs today?

It was mentioned several times on this page that we can expect more layoffs today - has that been confirmed or dismissed as an unsubstantiated rumor? Friday is usually not a layoff day at NOV, but lately, nothing would surprise me considering... — read more 

Tower VP’s, Directors and managers

It is so ridiculous to lay off sales people, IT, and other workers but keep all of the VP’s, directors and managers. How many direct reports do they have?? Maybe 1-3 each?? NOV has always been top heavy but now it is worse than ever. How much... — read more 

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Office people

Most of them already didn't do anything all day, but they have next to nothing to do since the downturn. Their hardest decision everyday is what to watch on Netflix and eat for lunch. But sure let's keep all of them

Hours reduction

Any plan going on a 32hrs working week schedule?

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Nepotism

We know there is nepotism within the company but why not consider laying off married couples (husband or wife)? We know there are a lot within the company, some within each group segment and some even in the same building. At least this way one... — read more 

Bammel, what I know to be true

From the CEO down to the Directors, they are the least likely to be replaced, furloughed, or given a package. Their position is priority, no matter what a mess they are doing or have made of it. And of course, they are the ones giving the execution... — read more 

Layoff Sheldon Rd

Sheldon rode is laying off... North, South, Coating, Quality Tubing, Grant. NO ONE IS SAFE... from 6 months to 30 years...!! Get ready... maybe its for the best!!!

Friday was the day

Was laid off from the tower on Friday. Hard looking for a job in this environment but things will look up soon. Will not have to worry about trying to fulfill others fake promises. Time to move on to something better. Do feel that there are a lot... — read more 

Is it a setup?

Tomorrow we have the first safety meeting since this covid stuff started. Is this how it starts, the layoffs...

Today Could Be The Day

For many of you, today (or sometime later this week) will be the end of your NOV careers. Many of you have been brainwashed into believing NOV is the best job you would ever have. For some that may be true but for most you will rise above the toxic... — read more 

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Buying companies

Has NOV in the last 20 years made any company they bought more or even as successful as when they bought them? From where I sit, they buy profitable companies and then run them into the red.

Layoffs In Louisiana

Let go of several people today at our facility. Hoping this downturn doesn’t last too long

Some let go at Bammel

Not sure if actual layoffs are happening at bammel or if the people that were let go today were already on the short end of the stick

NOV Tower Layoffs

I just heard a couple of people were let go on my floor for RIG IT. Hows it going in other depts in the tower?

529 and PES

529 and PES Consolidation. Lay offs to happen throughout the week and next.

Shake up in houston service

I heard all houston service management will be laid off, and they will be bringing in new people from outside to run service.

Tuboscope Inspection

Has Tuboscope laid anyone off yet? I used to work there but haven’t spoken to any of my former colleagues in awhile. Good luck everyone and God bless.

Solids control group

Anyone know if there is going to be any more lay offs in solids control? If so what area?

NOV is catching up

It's starting to feel like NOV is doing layoffs much faster now because so many people (who don't seem to care about their own lives or the lives of their loved ones, but that's another post) are pushing to get the country open and get everybody back... — read more 

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