You’ve probably seen Ben’s note today (May 20). What do you think is coming?

Just heard once staff layoffs are complete Shell will be going after hourly personnel

I personally think that no more layoff because oil price is $30. Somebody tells me otherwise.

any rumors about layoffs in the loyalty program division? Anyone can help me with informations to calculate the risk to get fired?

Shell's plan to sell two more refineries in Anacortes, WA and Mobile, AL. They unloaded the complex and lucrative Martinez, CA in January. Suppose the integrations with the mid and upstream assets perhaps it makes sense to hold onto the last 3... — read more 

Any rumors about Downstream Canada - SVS not an option fir Manfg. Is that good or bad?

Will the May MOR be the standard JG 2 and above roles and expat roles? Or will there be additional roles baked in?

Do you think the higher-ups will come up with a name as s-xy as Avanti? It makes me feel better when they use buzzy acronyms to tell me my family won’t have an income soon.

It's going to be krakow and manila for sure. Why pay someone 4000 gbp when abroad it can be done for 900? Jobs will still need to be done, and activities carry on. What do you propose will happen to these positions? They magically don't be needed... — read more 

Farmers Insurance just announced all employees nationwide are to work from home until the end of the year. More and more large companies are making these proclamations. Will Shell and other energy companies follow suit?

Expat positions cost Shell a ton of $$. STIAs not as much, but still a high cost. Shouldn't they be recalling as many exPats as possible right now? And STIAs as well? Or does anyone know of any businesses/functions that are already doing this? — read more 

There are massive 20 to 25 percent cuts planned in Chevron's TPS (Technology, Projects and Services) group. I think it may not be as bad here but it tells you something. See the thread here https://www.thelayoff.com/t/14Q7YjqK or here @OP+14Q7YjqK — read more 

Voluntary layoffs will begin mid May... Reorg layoffs will begin in June... Layoffs will end by end of August...

All contractors have been fired and have 1 month left within the UK and Germany. I hear jobs in downstream / lubricants will move to krakow.... Already stated seeing positions open for German positions in krakow. What's the future going to look... — read more 

Does the dividend cut slow down or speed up the timeline for layoffs in 2020?

Saw another new hire post here. I have less than a year working here, Houston office. I am a mechanical engineer, and I get sh– done, resourceful etc. I had job offers at different companies coming out of college other than Shell that were not oil... — read more 

Heard that each Country Chair will be sending out a note sometime in May announcing that voluntary severance packages will be offered in the near term. Not sure how much those packages will be, but for those that were looking to retire soon anyway... — read more 

The main reason of the lay off comes from oil overflow and out of space for storage. There is a propose solution. Get all the cars in the world out to fill up the tank for free for the next 3 months (as a start). This will let the refineries... — read more 

Does not look good

Deepwater and Shell pipeline are being rumored to be sold. Sad times. Good luck.

Have been hearing that there will be cuts this upcoming year to all business units. Sad times!!! Any update on these?? Over head my manager talking about business wide cuts.

Hi guys, I'm currently interviewing for technology positions and wanted to see if anyone could post information around pay grades. What is the pay grade and pay range for a Senior IT manager type position? Thank you.

There is a silent push to “push out” those to their golden years and sprung board these high flyers. Oh me oh my

Do you think there will be layoffs in Martinez due to the sale of the refinery? https://www.kqed.org/news/11754005/shell-to-sell-martinez-refinery-for-1-billion

https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Oxy-Jet-Trip-To-Shell-Home-Sparks-New-Anadarko-Speculation.html

If there was ever any doubt about Shell's view of fuels in the U.S. it's very clear now. They were down to 4 wholly owned refineries in the U.S, Martinez, Anacortes, and two in New Orleans. They are 50/50 owners of the Deer Park Houston refinery with... — read more 

6/19/19 LONDON (Reuters) -Royal Dutch Shell wants to build a power business more profitable than the competitive sector's existing players, banking on its global scale and oil and gas income to maximize on the transition to cleaner energy. Link:... — read more 

And the hits just keep coming for the future of the petroleum fuels market. This is predominately how transportation will look years and most will find it electrifying. “The road to emissions-free transportation is going to be driven with... — read more 

Big oil has accepted that the future is going to be electric vehicles. Today BP has 6,500 places to plug in the UK and will be instaliing ultra-fast charging points on BP forecourts during 2019. Shell is buying up big electric companies. They see the... — read more 

Good old days of upstream are over

I think there are a lot of Premadanas on this site who are either in denial or ignorant of the facts. Your missing the point. The future is not today, it's tomorrow. Maybe it takes 10 years or maybe 20 but the world is changing at a faster clip than... — read more 

Focus now is getting rid of the over 40 crowd, expats and people in grade 2 and above. Trying to save money. Across board dropping job grades to save money on bonus. Want more grade 4 roles doing daily work. If you’re grade 1 or 2 then likely over... — read more 

"It can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds or to 100 in 7 seconds. The R1T can also tow a whopping 11,000 pounds. With its largest battery pack, it provides over 400 miles of range (200 of which can be added in 30 minutes via DC fast charging)."... — read more 

I am a bit surprised that no one has mentioned on this board that ex-employees were given an opportunity to cash out of their 80 point plan regardless of age. I got the notice in late summer 2017 and had to make a choice by think it was 10/31/17. The... — read more 

It’s time for people to start making their own provisions for retirement and not rely on someone else to take care of them. That model is out-dated.

Heard last week SOC is likely to trim back the Provident Fund scheme to max 6% matching plan. No employee contribution, no match. Implementation end of 1Q19 to allow 1/1 rollout discussions during performance reviews. No more 80pt pension now no more... — read more 

I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... — read more 

I found an interesting article speaking to the dramatic changes coming on out everyday lives with artificial intelligence. If these predictions are correct then big oil is going to be little oil in 20 years. Demand will decrease substantially and... — read more 

I am one of the effected as I'm 60 years old and am at magic number 67 and had a face to face with my manager and was told I will not be chosen in the MOR ongoing as best I take the package. So my best interest is to take the package which they have... — read more 

Looks like SHELL is wholesale reducing by 30% in staff - 50 plus a myth. Everyone is fair game!