Thread regarding ExxonMobil Corp. layoffs

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For the many years what I learnt is what does the process says? What did the red book or blue book says? Am I allowed to do this? Who is the owner or process owner? Who is the approving authority? Have I checked this? Have I checked that? Boss approval is based on xxxx approval basis , I am lost.

Are these going to be good skills invested to keep us afloat once we are out ? For those of us who were outside elsewhere before joining, we all know the outside world don’t operate like this.

EM will axe singaporean, then hire back singaporean to enjoy gov Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) scheme. Dirty trick that EM top mgmt have

—> You think the incentive can cover the amount EM has invested in the employee (to be laid-off)? Really laughable, this sour employee should really be laid-off.

As an American I hope you put pressure on XOM. The government and people there should fight for jobs. I believe that XOM should hire only Singaporeans and send back all the expats. As an American and a populist I expect the same for the workers and managers at American sites should hire and promote American. The age of globalization is over

EM will axe singaporean, then hire back singaporean to enjoy gov Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI) scheme. Dirty trick that EM top mgmt have

Singaporeans to get lay off first! Many of them are seniors. Are we too costly compare to the expatriates or the foreign talents? Is this the best way to cut cost without alternative solution?

Anyone got experience seeking EAP (Centre for Effective Learning) for mental health issue?? Even though am not in NSI category, I don't feel safe, keep having anxiety, sometimes got panic attacks. No energy/motivation to work with this environment, can kena cut off anytime, not worth working long hours

Guys, need everyone’s effort, write or call MOM! There is nothing to worry about the agreement that you had signed and get 3 months PIL. Don sign, u get zerooooo! Take the $ and expose them for being such a good employer. Ask the country manager on ‘ what is Singapore core’ ? Goodness, he is seating in the wage council. Good luck!!🤣🤣🤣

Over the past 2 years, supervisor required me to develop all presentations and with dry runs so supervisor can present to mgt. Now supervisor dished out PIP with reason of low visibility to mgt.

Any employee who expressed an interest in voluntary redundancy?

DW should be the very first person to go into PIP!

MLRP or PIP is the most effective tool of the year.

@gnxl+16zEvLP3 Don’t spread fake news la.. might as well say quarterly PIP, to keep the best of the best.. not sure what they are really good at.. probably the official lay-off will commence, 2 weeks for each year with a cap. Do not expect heyday severance package

Most likely the next round of PIP will start in DECEMBER to indirectly lay off the employees. Be prepared.

EM hires so many foreign employees but most of them being lay off are Singaporeans. I am really puzzled.

Now management are feeling the brunt. Got layoff with only 3 months compensation even when they have worked very long years with XOM.
And the saddest part, most of them are Singaporeans. 😔

Soon technicians will get it as well. Its only a matter of time.

Remember, don't be a slave to the company.
You Are Easily Replaceable!!

You dedicated your entire working life to XOM and in return you get PIP in disgrace. Fantastic!

Have you noticed that the Sept communication session forum has no anonymous option for submitting slido questions? The “leaders” are scared of what they will hear if it’s anonymous. We are muted. The emperor has no clothes and is scared to hear the truth.....WE ARE EXXONMOBIL ! WE ARE DIVIDED! NO TRUST AT ALL!

Many long servicing staffs was recognized for their loyalty with PIP/PIL .. what a joke !!!!

The recent MLRP exercise reeks of age discrimination amongst other violations of the company’s hypocritical core principles. I have a colleague who is clearly a contributor but placed in the infamous 8% club clearly due his age. He is into his last year as a RER and they would not even accord him the dignity of a peaceful last year of service.

Exxon is forcing Managers to rank thousands of employees as poor performers in an effort to push them out to avoid paying retrenchment benefits.

Never ever expect XOM SG to create so much contagious fear among employees of being laying off any time soon.

This should assuage Singapore citizens:

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/firms-to-get-up-to-30000-for-each-new-worker-under-jobs-growth-incentive-to-hire

You work 25 years in the company and EM gives you PIP in return during crisis.

@efvy+16zEvLP3
Some people will have to pass PIP to give some perceived “credibility”. Who knows if some selected people have been deliberately planted to go through the PIP to pass it. Never trust any of your supervisors or managers. If they can execute this dirty PIP exercise, they are capable of many other unimaginable dirty tricks.

MOM interviewed HR Singapore 3 Sep
Please continue to submit your case to MOM

Anyone survived through PIP? What is the percentage of passing?

@ciuy+16zEvLP3
Write to

1. mom_lrwd@mom.gov.sg
2. mom_qsm@mom.gov.sg

Trust me, they will protect you.

Call 6302 7103 speak to TAFEP directly also.
They have a file case for the unethical company already, and the numbers are growing .

For so many years, being compliant driven is more important than getting the business right. The ‘Yes’ culture will only bring you so far. Some non safety related work can be easily decided but it becomes can you “double confirm”. Efforts wasted in wrong direction. All the baseload routine work is not recognised.

@czqz+16zEvLP3 we are good performers, management explains that PIP is to make us even better. What kind of lame excuses from XOM. All the DH , managers also need to go into PIP to improve and make themselves better . Their poor leadership and bad decision making in investments have made EM Financial status to fall into deep sh–! EM need to change from the TOP but not the bottom.

SGunited!lets make sure that everyone is aware of what they can do

@camo+16zEvLP3 Can you post the contact? Will we really remain anonymous?

Everyone inside the organisation is scared.. will you over write the executive even if he is talking nonsense. No! We will just keep quiet and say, okay, let’s do it! Why risk your salary for a job..

Please just take your pay, and be contented. Don’t like it, leave..

EM need to form union before the upcoming big lay off after squart. What General branch can do is very limited.

Very encouraging to see positive notes SG united through crisis.
Scum leaders ran away and deserted their team in crisis

May i know what sort of performance target will they set if under PIP. Can i go through PIP and review with the supervisor regularly to get feedback, ask specifically if there is anything that is not up to mark. And what suggestions they have. If the targets are unreasonable, document it for proof later. If supervisor cant suggest any better or did not say performance not up to mark. Then they dont have a case to terminate? Basically, its going to be painful and minute all the review sessions. Ask for hr to be around if need. I believe there are many capable people who dont deserve this. It will also be a pain to them as well if you show that you are not giving up. And if you are going to go down, you are bringing them with you.

Please connect outside this forum and form an alliance. Together we are stronger!

MOM will keep your anonymity. Just submit your details, you will be fine, I was informed many others have done that. They will contact you and all you need to do is tell them the truth nothing but the truth. You have no performance issues and being forced to undergo PIP, or sign agreement and declare we voluntarily resign.
This has to be Voluntarily Separation Scheme as Australia then.
Let me know if you need guidance.

@cjuw+16zEvLP3 Just proceed to report. It doesn’t matter which option was selected. The key is that you’ve been forced and bullied into a corner to make this decision. Many others have reported similar cases so MOM will understand. Remember to also book an appointment with TADM (dispute management) as soon as possible to file wrongful dismissal. If you’re still in doubt, just call the MOM hotline. You will be surprised that they can be quite helpful and responsive. Let’s all hang in there. Take care.

What will happen if we report to MOM? I got lay off too and my last day will be somewhere this month. How do I fight for my retrenchment benefits?

There are 20s to 30s affected. Questionable reasons given too.. not surprising..