....but the same management. Still too many layers and top heavy, I guess it gives HR a job prepping for the next round in a year.

5% reduction in workforce with an increase in supervision to improve efficiency.

Or was yesterday it?

Look at number of employees at our nearest competitors. EOG for example has one fifth the number of employees that we do. We have five or six times if not more employees than comparable E&P companies. This is what Wall Street keeps pointing out and... — read more 

We have yet to drill a profitable well in the Delaware, yet we have a large group that still works the asset? How much money has that thing s---ed up as of yet? Same for Niobrara, we walked on a billion dollar deal only to continue pouring money into... — read more 

From Ryan’s mouth at the Bartlesville Town Hall just now, “We are not and we will not close Bartlesville”

The reason so many geologists were let go is because of the software they use. If they were allowed to use something other than DSG they'd be able to show the company how great they are and would still be here. The software was holding them back!... — read more 

Here is my suggestion on how to improve this site - It'd be good that when any topic has a reply it is bumped to the top of the list? It would save looking up and down to check what discussions had the latest replies. It would save a ton of time and... — read more 

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4203983-conocophillips-top-energy-bet-current-energy-bull-market

Look at number of employees at our nearest competitors. EOG for example has one fifth the number of employees that we do. We have five or six times if not more employees than comparable E&P companies. This is what Wall Street keeps pointing out and... — read more 

What layoffs are people talking about? Where I am, we didn't have any layoffs today nor did we hear about any anywhere in the company. Is somebody trolling us or is something really happening?

Seriously, I’ve seen some solid folks get layed off today. Like folks who are top performers that I’ve worked with. And some that I was still working with. FOLKS WE SHOULD NOT BE LOSING! Some in Land/Surface Land, some in Projects, and one other in... — read more 

What's happening up there in Bville? We heard only four got laid off yesterday so sounds like you guys were pretty much spared! We haven't seen much happening down here either. Maybe just BU's this time?

Lol, I guess we’re not the only ones... A Japanese company and a North American company decided to have a canoe race on the St. Lawrence River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the... — read more 

I don’t get it. We are the only organization having layoffs..... what number are they trying to get down to....

Did anyone else get declined their EOI? I volunteered but was denied and saw two people get walked out that didn't EOI. How can management be this incompetent?

We only know of four that were given notice today? Did anyone see or hear of more?

Seems like there was a lot of build up and hype over not a lot of action.

“Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. We’re so glad you could attend; come inside, come inside.” Layoffs are once again an integral part of COP business strategy. Just tired.

Well it’s September 10th and as you walk out the door remember that the company is doing just fine! We don’t know what to do with all the money we are making, but we know we have to lay off lots of people. The street is really keen to our new... — read more 

Anything going on today? It’s been quiet so far seems like.

Where will the consultants that have been advising and recommending these layoffs and changes be tomorrow? Will they be there to look us in the eye? I think not! They want us to withdraw from Bartlesville. How many will be laid off or transferred... — read more 

I’ve been here a long time. I know a lot of the “leaders” here. I can tell you, there’s a lot of fear everywhere right now. This fear is justified. Executive management is like the cornered rat, desperate and trying to survive and be relevant. Expect... — read more 

Layoffs on Monday. Moves communicated to those involved on Tuesday. Org chart announced on Wednesday. Everything back to normal on Thursday as if nothing ever happened.

I am confused why there are actual job openings(not internships) posted in Bartlesville if they are laying off next week? And eventually consolidating in Houston...

I’m so glad I got laid off from ConocoPhillips back in 15’ and have to work with a bunch of two faced co-workers for Leesville.

I know everyone is really down with layoffs but let’s list all the positives you are noticing in this company.Here are my inputs: Great benifits package 9/80 Bonus best and only in industry 401k match best in industry Most vacations EJ

Sounds like next week will be brutal. Lots of merging functions.

Will we start layoffs next week? They said layoffs start mid-September skis that next week or week after? We hate the suspense! Is anybody hearing anything?

This is why we are getting laid off. No work here, but plenty in Indonesia. Go figure. ConocoPhillips asks to extend operations in Indonesia gas block... — read more 

I can almost assuredly say that we will soon start buying things once oil goes above 80-90. This will accumulate enough stuff to sell when oil goes back to 30-40 at expense of enormous loss and layoffs. I like this strategy and reminds me of Michelle... — read more 

You guys see this posting recently. Looks like Canada is hiring agian

I say let’s go crazy and bring 4 day work week to COP. Make COP great again ! It’s already popular and getting viral, let’s not miss on this and be the last.

Has anybody heard if there will be any transfers from Bartlesville to Houston? If transferred is the company still offering loss protection for the sale of our homes? We are wondering if majority of layoffs will be in Houston making them proportional... — read more 

All Lower 48 VIDEO: Hear members of Lower 48 IT Team discuss how failure is fun while reading off of cue cards. Great Plains BU - Rockies Assets Get details about the FUSE Rockies cutover and system outages, and be prepared when Generwell replaces... — read more 

Hello layoffs, my old friend It's time to talk 'bout you again Management's vision of who they're keeping Surely the cuts will be sweeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains Within the sound of silence To those above it all is... — read more 

Once again, how does any management in exploration still have a job? Anyone who was part of the deep water exploration program should have been shown the door in 2015. Shell has worked hard to cut costs, I don’t think it has anything to do with... — read more 

2018 is the ten-year anniversary of hiring The Finder (no one else within the company was deemed competent to lead Exploration at that time, which is interesting, our current leadership was available then), and we’ve got another reorganization and... — read more