So riddle me this, Batman:
Why did we lay off almost a thousand workers just a couple of months ago and then turn around and start posting all these new positions?
Lets see, the cost to on board a new hire has to be around $30K to 50K, and the average severance package of those we laid off was probably a little more than that.
So if one of the geniuses in Calgary could add right, we could have saved $100K per position if we made any attempt at all to redeploy employees who were facing lay off.
But critical thinking is hard, right GE?
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@efth+1sIuVYir someone likes to complain about the status quo without offering up any real solutions. I'm a millennial and have been around the working world almost 20 years now and I still have plenty to learn. Young people want to initiate change, when they have barely had enough time on this earth to even process how the world and systems around them even work or why things are the way that they are. Just ask yourself what experience or qualifications do you have that would demonstrate to others that you have a valid opinion worth listening to? What value do you add to this or any company? If it's not much, then consider developing some skills and gaining experience in an area that interests you.
Also, by agreeing to employment at Enbridge, you're agreeing to a "contract" by which the company agrees to pay you in exchange of your skills and time. If you think doing the bare minimum meets your obligations under this "contract," then good for you, but don't expect that attitude to take you very far in this world.
Interesting that folks think that a distrust of the current corporate environment and state of affairs of the economy equals poor work ethic.
That is exactly what most of these leaders in industry think that they are entitled, yes these execs are the epitome of entitled, for employees to just fork over their time to go above and beyond for them just for the sake of employment.
This same demographic is also wondering why young people enteri g the workforce are so disengaged.
Can’t make change happen by just doing the same old thing. And change is necessary folks …. Climate, economy, energy, and standard of living are all in jeopardy.
The only way is to make change happen via behaviors and I applaud the younger generation for their apparent lack of work ethic ( which is entirely wrong …. Foisted on them by the same entitled rich elders that want to continue to increase their wealth ).
@askq+1sIuVYir you seem pretty jaded. Your poor attitude and lack of an apparent work ethic may be symptoms of burnout. Sounds like you could benefit from a little perspective and perhaps some time off or maybe even working in a different industry for a while. It may make you appreciate what you have a bit more.
Say what you want about Enbridge but it is a privilege to work here. People here don't realize how good they have it, especially employees (I'm a contractor). A vast majority of people generally don't work all that hard and probably get paid a lot more than they should considering their responsibilities. I get paid well but I feel like I do outwork almost everyone in the room and have pride in my work and care about doing the right thing. You do those things long enough and eventually people will start to notice and treat you accordingly.
I have to agree with a lot of posters here. You are nothing but a number. Enb is not unique in this philosophy but you have to be realistic about this. Always take as much training as possible that might help you find work if you get laid off and keep your resume up to date. It worked for me.
Holy Sh-t:
"but just be as efficient with your time as you can and do go above and beyond as much as you can and eventually you will create a reputation that precedes you and this will serve you well in general no matter where you go"
Worst possible advice ever ..... go above and beyond.
Sorry that culture is dead, and was "anti-capitalistic" from the get-go. This was a scam created by owners and shareholders to shift more money into their pockets at your expense.
why is it anti-capitalisic? because captilasm revolves around supply of labor. if you go above and beyond you break capitalism.
I'm sorry capitalism can't have it's cake and eat it too! if GDP is a measure of productivity, and why should the owners reap the profit of going above and beyond while the serfs continue to lost ground.
rubbish!
“The folks creating the layoff lists don't even know who you are. You are just a box in an org chart. Your name isn't even listed in the box, just your employee number. The prudent thing to do is called "work to rule" or do your job, but don't go above and beyond at the expense of your family or mental health.”
This is very true bcoz I know too many people got laid off at Enbridge who are good workers and even go above and beyond but hey you’re really just a number. There is nothing special with anyone if they have to cut costs. Don’t sacrifice your personal life, there is only one you but if you loose your mind, get sick or die the company will just hire someone else to replace you.
@9xrk+1sIuVYir I don't disagree with you about not sacrificing your mental health or any family activities, but just be as efficient with your time as you can and do go above and beyond as much as you can and eventually you will create a reputation that precedes you and this will serve you well in general no matter where you go. Oil and gas is a small industry and reputation goes a long way as does networking and having good references.
@9icz+1sIuVYir: "I suggest creating as much value for the company as you can so people find you worth keeping around come layoff time."
This is a fallacy! The folks creating the layoff lists don't even know who you are. You are just a box in an org chart. Your name isn't even listed in the box, just your employee number. The prudent thing to do is called "work to rule" or do your job, but don't go above and beyond at the expense of your family or mental health. Keep your resume updated, build up your emergency fund, and keep surveying the job market. The layoffs will continue, it's the only certainty we have at this point! ENB just doesn't care! You aren't a person, just a number in a box.
@8rgx+1sIuVYir sounds like someone has an issue with capitalism and the reality of working for a publicly traded company. Once you realize we are all just a number on a long list of numbers representing company operating costs on an accounting report, the more you will be at peace with everything. All I can tell you is if you truly want to work for a sustainable business, then maybe privately owned companies may be a better fit. For now, I suggest creating as much value for the company as you can so people find you worth keeping around come layoff time.
@7eua+1sIuVYir: VG in Edmonton and HB in Duluth / Superior were two of the good ones. Both knew the business and worked very well with Ops. Why lay them off just to turn around and repost their jobs? Yeah, it must take a Bay St. genius to figure this one out.....
Last poster - your obsession with greed is nausea inducing.
Sounds like someone gets on their knees because of a CEO title.
Focusing on investors is bad business. They have zero interest in sustainablikity and are more focused on passive income extraction.
I trust investors as much as I would trust Donald trump with my daughter.
I’m shocked that none of you geniuses are CEOs or making millions on Bay Street. Investors must be clamoring for all of you to run a company
@6bui+1sIuVYir Talented SCM personnel you say? Now that’s madness. An oxymoron, I say!
After laying off some talented SCM business partners, ENB now has a posting for two new ones? Madness, say I!!!
@1yng+1sIuVYir was it KM? Not likely Williams. Williams seem to pay less, especially for contractors than what Enbridge pays.
Once you've been around for a while and your salary goes up, Enb decides you're too expensive so they'll get rid of you and hire someone cheaper.
Investment marketing 101.
Many companies like Enbridge to show hiring during and directly after layoffs.
It shows to investors trimming of fat and company is growing still and expanding needing new employees.
But realize some of or all of these jobs posted external can be faux positions with no real intent to hire anyone.
Just let applications come in directly to the trash bin.
"In Enbridge we trust, in Enbridge we got laid off."
Ain't this the truth!
“Because a company of 13000 has turnover.”
Correct there's turnover plus approximately 4,000 laid off since 2015.
In Enbridge we trust, in Enbridge we got laid off.
A round of layoffs is not a hiring freeze. If you're a construction company, you might lay off a carpenter but hire an electrician. What puts you on dodgy territory legally speaking would be laying off a carpenter, and then hiring another carpenter in an equivalent role.
Because a company of 13000 has turnover.
The layoffs had nothing to do with the position the company is in - it’s all just about appeasing investor overlords.
Jan 30th headline - enbridge announcing layoffs in February due to increasing I fly difficult headwinds in economy. April 1st headline: enbridge announces record profits for Q1.
Guarantee that those layoffs had nothing to do with that.
Execs in any industry are no better than those insecure people you knew in high school that just follow the trends.
All their peers were announcing layoffs so enbridge does so to win favor with investors.
The reality was the layoffs were a farce to drum up positive investors news in major newspapers.
To that end - the goal was achieved.
Reality - 650 lost their jobs, and it did little to impact the bottom line.
I’m 45 days you from bad news in the industry to record profits.
Sounds like cooking the books to me.
Every time there is a layoff there is, within a few months after, a slew of hiring activity. It’s never made any sense to me either. Somebody told me once that it has to do with accounting and how they can report their financial numbers…I’m not an accountant I don’t know but regardless of the thought process it’s d-mb as he-l.
i am so glad i was let go because i found a better gig in another american run gag pipeline business paying much higher wages. i also got called from enbridge for a gig but turned it down as i have low repect for the management.