I think the fact that I post this here and not on Workplace or some employee survey speaks volumes.
For over 20+ years I have been married to Chevron, for better or worse. Honestly most of it, 99% of has been for better. We have not always agreed, but I never questioned what we had. I knew everyday when I woke up that The Chevron Way was not a glossy brochure it was actually who we were as a company regardless where you were on earth. We were an exploration and production company that had clear expectations & deliverables.
I stand here today more disconnected to Chevron than I have ever been. I am confused as to what the “ask” is from corporate and lost as to what our primary business is. I am d-mbfounded by the recent “if it bleeds it leads” messaging from senior leadership, not because I can’t handle a challenge, but more so because I don’t understand the “why”. Where is the goal post? We truly don’t know anymore.
Our employees understand the following:
- we are going to make billions in 2023
- We spent billions(15) buying back stock
- We spent billions (60) buying companies
This to us is “winning”.
I truly believe I am in the majority in this feeling. Where is the MW who put his college id in the TH and was trying to connect with the workforce. We need him back, not the current Wizard of Oz who is trying to sell the world a trip down the yellow brick road.
Sincerely
“A Strong 2” Ranked Employee