I genuinely do not understand why bp would need 6 months from consultation to notification of laid off employees. 6 months?! In that period all the best employees will find jobs elsewhere because they are uncertain about their jobs! Yes I know bp... — read more 

Sat in the projects call for "americas". Really disappointing to see how poorly planned this org is. Phrases used by senior leaders were; "not sure what will happen next year", "this is a bottom-up build", "what we are doing is a really good thing"... — read more 

Is there even a small chance they might offer voluntary separations? I’m sure there are people who’d be more than happy to take the money and run. It could potentially save many of us who really need this job right now. Do you think this is possible... — read more 

Am I the only one who's worried about how the scope of these layoffs will affect those who are left behind?

I’m curious, who here feels they’re most likely immune to layoffs, whether due to experience, seniority, knowledge, connections, or something else? I know most people assume they’re not safe, but I’d love to hear from those who believe they are and... — read more 

With all the news swirling about BP what are your thoughts? What is the likelihood we merge or get taken over by someone else? It seems like a real reality to be considered.

Being laid off would actually feel like a blessing. The paycheck is the only thing that’s kept me from leaving, but personal costs are piling up—fatigue, chronic stress, no personal life, dissatisfaction, you name it. It’s just not worth it. We’re... — read more 

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-14299445/D-Day-looms-BP-boss-oil-giant-trails-rivals.html Looks like Feb 26 could be the decision day as to whether to get rid of MA, as it is finally dawning on shareholders that hiring a... — read more 

It's been a while since I left BPX. Sometimes I come here to see how it's going for those who have stayed. I see a lot of lies or sensationalism on this site but sometimes I see a lot of truth being shared here. Its sad. When I look at the news this... — read more 

After Looney Tunes was fired for sleeping with numerous female staff, the board looked externally for a CEO. However, Helge was so into his Green strategy that he told all potential external CEO candidates (and there were some great ones) that they... — read more 

The same day the management announced the cuts, BP uk subsurface team still recruiting and posting new positions. What that means

DEI beneficiaries and Green jobs could be targeted.

Just saw this in the news and I feel for you all. I did 20 years and left in 2018. While I make 1/3 of what I was when I left I’ve never looked back. Less stress, no constant layoffs. If you are let go I urge you to consider options outside this... — read more 

Today, we have today told staff across bp that the proposed changes that have been announced to date are expected to impact around 4700 bp roles - these account for much of the anticipated reduction this year,” BP said in a... — read more 

Bloomberg reporting company is to eliminate 4,700 positions internally and 3,000 contractor jobs. Announcement by MA today. Further cost cutting measures to take place this year and beyond.

As a new employee who's been here for less than six months, how safe am I? I'm going to guess they're going to go after high earners first and foremost, and I'm certainly not among them. What was the case in previous rounds of layoffs? I'd appreciate... — read more 

Any hourly reductions / severance expected?

So let's do the math 3,500 IT employees minus those ringed fenced - already in low cost areas, new graduates and apprentices, crisis management people and from what is left 1100 will leave. On the surface it looks like 30% but it might actually be... — read more 

The UK technology collective consultation for redundancies has started. Based on previous experience in the past what should we expect?

End of the article. https://www.morningstar.com/news/dow-jones/202501142128/bp-expects-to-book-up-to-2-billion-in-charges-sees-lower-upstream-production-2nd-update

I heard expect an announcement on Tues 14 Jan then an SLL only meeting Wed followed by an all hands call Thursday with Emeka. Hoping we hear something solid about the org they know all the boxes including locations question is how much will they... — read more 

This is interesting speculation … https://royaldutchshellplc.com/2025/01/09/from-pensions-to-profits-is-bp-and-shells-db-scheme-exit-paving-the-way-for-a-merger-and-new-york-retreat/

What kind of severance are they giving employees in the US?

Did anyone take time to watch? I know that at the beginning, GB did mention that MA would not be able to attend because he was on “paternity leave”. That had two guest speakers, someone from the TA business and a person from the North Sea. Coming... — read more 

Took me number of years to come on here and discuss reinvent. It’ll be 4 years at the end of this month that I was let go under dubious circumstances by a set of terrible managers driven by self interest and conflicts. I decided to come on here now... — read more 

Will they honor the discretionary enhanced redundancy terms (DERT) for UK employees that are served notice as part of this upcoming re-org? DERT terms are much more favorable than statutory redundancy terms, but they are discretionary. As far as i... — read more 

Hi I understand from reading bp share policy, upon termination of bp employment, bp has discretion to allow its ex-employee to keep the restricted shares (if they are a good leaver etc). Does anyone know who's decision it is to allow the employee to... — read more 

We are finally here at the cusp of the reorg. What are your predictions for the month ahead? what should be happening to solve our issues? what cuts do you think EE will actually sanction?

https://www.axios.com/2024/12/31/oil-company-stock-price-exxon-chevron-shell-bp

What are your predictions for bp in 2025? I’ll go first. We will start a new round of divestments to sell off assets that don’t add significant value, starting with refining.

To the most morally bankrupt company on earth. Here’s to another year of layoffs and share price stagnation.

https://www.agbi.com/opinion/energy/2024/12/bp-could-be-a-savvy-investment-for-gulf-buyers/

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lumen-partners-with-prometheus-hyperscale-to-enhance-connectivity-for-sustainable-ai-driven-data-centers-302333590.html

This has been a long time coming. For many years we have been under the leadership of people with poor or immature ethics. If I were the leaders of BP and Bpx I'd be very concerned. Can you sense a major shift over the last few years in morale... — read more 

We’re getting the band back together :/

Lots of redundancies announced in engineering this week with most of the roles transitioned to India.

I've been in some disheartening meetings. The writing is on the wall and now 2025 is here. We are bringing Denver back to Houston. You have a bad reputation and the culture in Denver is defunked. Lots of mid managers are on the cutting... — read more 

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