Rumor of big acquisition about to be announced?

Even after laying off over 50k people, SLB is the finest example of "top-heavy" organization. Paal and minion executives, when are you going to fix this problem? Wait! you need to fix your own problem first!

Great for jobs and business and less layoffs methinks.

Did anyone attend yesterdays' meeting? If you weren't invited you are probably on the layoff list.

The fundamental problem for SLB and why it is set to fail: SLB management and its success is driven by short term metrics and rewards, 12 month to three year objectives, promotion and bonus attached. As a manager this is a great, close the deal... — read more 

I work as an HR manager and I juts love being around Schlumberger people and all the hiring and firing going on. It keeps me on my toes and I am well paid for it too. The secret to a great career in Schlumberger is work hard, and I mean very hard and... — read more 

Now I know how Microsoft engineers were feeling before the release of Windows 8...

The next oil major? Service firm Schlumberger's big bet on production Published September 08, 2017 Oil Reuters January 16, 2015. REUTERS/Richard Carson (Copyright Reuters 2017) The world’s largest oilfield services company, Schlumberger NV (SLB), is... — read more 

Enough said!

They used to say that People, Profit and Technology are three pillar. What kind of company is this where one of its pillar that is People are treated worse than sh--.

How much money is Schlumberger spending on GallUp? Has there been any return on investment? Ever since actions plans were entered into GallUp, attrition has gone up and morale has gone down. Redundancies and layoffs are still ongoing despite Paal... — read more 

Please guide me... Is good to join in Cameron SAP team? . I heard, will everyone be moved to pune by end of the year?.

Cameron acquisition has been a huge benefit for SLB. What we found is SLB has no knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing operations. They got a lot of good people and knowledge by buying cameron. From what I see right now, it is the Cameron... — read more 

Curious about the status of South Dairy Ashford office since it is in an area where flooding has been severe.

Since the downturn started in 2014, SLB management began company-wide transformation, numerous mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and external consulting contracts. While so many employees lost their jobs due to massive layoffs in the name of... — read more 

Why don't you make some donation to help Harvey victims? Hope you're not too busy planning luxurious Christmas parties.

Heard there is many openings in NOV, as they have opened wellsite services segment throughout Middle East... 👍🏻

http://www.toledoblade.com/Energy/2017/08/29/Energy-industry-s-layoffs-lead-to-bitterness-in-work-force.html

I've seen in several posts that people were let go on Friday, I was wondering if we know if this was a localized round, or should we expect more? Nobody at my location got hit, and I wouldn't have known that anything even happened if it were not for... — read more 

Separation is hard, here are a few tips from my experience. If you know Schlumberger families, then you will know who I am. Feel free to reach out in LinkedIn! (Tip for HR: Please consider putting a similar checklist up front in the paperwork.) Also... — read more 

SLB, you're about to find out why Smith made sure Ponca City had similar equipment to Houston. Say"Hello" to Harvey for me!

This company still has fantastic people within. In my opinion, the problems are becoming more and apparent to come from a "locked" management team. Decision making roles have been given to overly analytical people at the expense of a more adhoc... — read more 

Anyone know when more layoffs are coming around schlumberger ardmore/ richmond/sugarland and rosharon? Im wanting to get laid off soon. Its not worth working there anymore.

Fake News - how much are you getting paid to monitor this blog and type "fake news" between posts? Because if you are not getting paid then you are stupid. You have no idea position of some people who write here, they just do it because they are... — read more 

Massive attrition happening in software group and control system engineers. Finally these guys have realised that there is way more money and respect outside schlumberger and they are finally thinking about their career. Too bad schlumberger... — read more 

Hearing significant B6+ reductions planned for September in line with previous HC reduction estimates from Q1 - anywhere from 20-60% depending on source. G12+ being evaluated as well. Anyone hear similar or more details?

All contractors will be told by end of this week to leave. Townhall meeting to announce redundancies will be immediately after the bank holiday weekend

Here in SWT (Sugar Land), the floodgates for attrition have opened. There was already a steady stream from last year. But last few weeks have seen a marked increase in people quitting, raising a 'red flag'. As an example, an entire team (except the... — read more 

8000 eu/af 4000 Nam/lam 3000 me/as Details to come. You can call it fake news too

Seriously, how difficult can it be? It's low tech, and low skill. Campus gardening requires more competency - if there is a shortage then just cross train the damn gardeners into drill bit hands... If they can cut grass, they can cut a bit of metal... — read more 

Yesterday 27 people were laid off from the Richmond Campus. One person was so affected that an HR rep suffered a broken jaw. Wow, sign of the times

Paal Kibsgaard: $18,274,802 (2015) --> $18,559,594 (2016) Ashok Belani: $5,987,055 (2015) --> $7,113,733 (2016) Patrick Schorn: $5,406,002 (2015) --> $6,914,846 (2016) Khaled Al Mogharbel: $5,056,368 (2015) --> $6,153,445 (2016) 2016 Executive... — read more 

SLB has the mind set that employees take care of management, and employees will take it or leave. Watched them let go 15-25 year employees from SMITH AND M-I SWACO just to save certain managers and move SLB legacy employees into to those positions... — read more 

Whether IT is approaching next layoffs in Houston? my manager has cancelled most of the meetings scheduled with the team, he is not approving any vacations after 08/30 and so on.

Schlumberger are moving into alternative energy quicker than most people realize. This means that core existing segments that are totally related to hydrocarbon exploration, extraction and development will be significantly ramped down sooner than you... — read more