What is the rig of the future? Why is slb building rigs when there is a glut? Is this a special rig run remotely in Colombia by the service desk?

Let me demystify a few common ones: Safety First - This is a dangerous environment and we employ people who make mistakes, sometimes often. We need to shock them out of complacency to reduce errors. Quality related material - The company's employees... — read more 

Revenue was significantly down but the EPS was higher. SLB got less but rewarded the shareholders. Does it make sense? Somebody enlighten me.

'Schlumberger Ltd. said its third-quarter earnings fell 82% on lower revenue and expenses related to the oil-field services acquisition of Cameron International Corp. earlier this year.' Oh fearsome. I would say that this is not too good. Brace... — read more 

PK credit his transformation program for the company's improved margin this quarter. Do you think that's true, or it's the continuing layoffs that did the trick?

Have it on good authority from an HR source that SFTC is to close at the end of November 2016

What is the typical SLB redundancy package offered in the UK, or across other countries?

Segment area organizations to disappear + massive cuts across SSO, IT, OI, R&E = $1B of compensation savings. Within the next two weeks.....

Market analysts downbeat and judging by the mood of the management so are most staff.

Its the only one left to decimate and destroy

What sort of severance package was given to employees

The concept of lunch and layoffs is being thought upon. It's a humane way of telling someone about the business and job loss. Do you guys think the company is going above and beyond in employee satisfaction by this innovative initiative? Managers are... — read more 

Walked into office this morning, bumped into armed securities guarding the entrance and parking lot. Never seen that before. This sure provides the management some sense of secure and comfort while guys on the shop floor are getting sh-- canned. Feel... — read more 

Tired of material world I am giving away my belongings and the house. Anyone interested? It's a 3 bed 1800 Sq ft house with basic amenities.

How is SHTC doing? Any more redundancies announced where they LIE that a decision has not been taken yet.

I think I'm going crazy. Over the last 2 years my team in USL has shrunk by 70% while the amount of work my team that was laid off has been passed onto me. I can't handle the stress and demands as a result. My wife says I should seek help and I know... — read more 

I used to be at Rankin. Heard they killed the 3 Piece project. It was the most important one when i was there. What happened to the folks that worked on it?

I am out of Rankin. I heard they killed the 3 piece project. That was #1 in engineering while I was there. What happened to the people?

I am out of Rankin. I heard they killed the 3 piece project. That was #1 in engineering while I was there. What happened to the people?

Having a short, early term... you helped with the experience, and focus. Safety is important, you focus there and more. I hope through the long downturn everyone understands, business is business...Some get screwed, some Schlumberger has... — read more 

Vote: +1 for Yes, Good Idea; 0 for I do not care; -1 for No, never, I like this froggy German name

Exempt employees at G12 and higher is where the company offer a "buyout" for the home at current market price. That is the "big thing" of the relocation. At lower grades is still possible but has to be vouched by management. As someone suggested... — read more 

May you all have a great 2017. This is the boom year

How would you rate your current employers to a future prospect? Do you enjoy waking up everyday and coming to work? Thanks

If you work in the Florence Ky facility you should do some research into the sequence of events that took place at the Ponca plant. This is most likely what the future holds for you guys.

Looking at relocating with smith as they are closing Ponca city plant. When discussing wages all that is told is you will make at least what you make currently and will be adjusted for the Houston market ? I'm curious to what the "Houston" market... — read more 

Looks like redundancies are far from over....45 day 'consultation' period starts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-37563340

Employees at the Ponca City plant were told not to speak to the media about the plant closing, but to refer them to Jeuseppi Muzzi. As of yesterday, the local news has not been able to contact anyone for comment. They're not answering the phone... — read more 

There seem to be hundreds of them... Is it to reassure clients that the young-looking managers can be trusted to make important decisions? Or is it just to inflate the latter's ego?

What an incredible thank you very much after working in some of the most difficult regions of the world for an entire career. Absolute break down of social contract. Unethical. Callous. I spit on you, SLB.

Will the ones laid off last be recalled?

Well this will sound great to anyone who has lost their job. Schlumberger NV (NYSE:SLB) Director Tore I. Sandvold sold 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, September 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of... — read more 

With Wells Fargo's scandal in the spotlight, will our Mr. PK be the next to be questioned why net with 18-million bonus while laying off tens of thousands fellow-workers? Let's collect evidences before the exit.

Yea. No more MI SWACO furlough in Q4. But they just layoff some MI employees in Asia. Good luck guys

There are no more mote layoffs, read my lips.

Top secret but doesn't sound good. Bosses are sweating. Anybody know anything?