Let me hear your reasons.

Got an interview recently and they seemed super aggressive and eager to get me in the door. Something seemed a bit off though. I cannot place my finger on it. I've never had an E&P push to hire me so hard. I've got a weird feeling but I don't know... — read more 

What a magnificent vanity piece. It almost reads like he wrote it himself, looking for his next spot to land.

“Our frontline and its supervision are ring fenced from today’s cost reduction target” Any bets on timing?

Can we just please at least acknowledge how much we are getting sc--wed at the expense of shareholders? As per Bloomberg: "BP Plc maintained the pace of its share buybacks even as first-quarter profit and cash flow fell by more than expected and... — read more 

Is everyone ready for earnings day next week? I wonder if they will announce the justification they need to expand the “cost savings” plans that we all know is code for headcount reduction.

I've been hearing rumblings that BP and BPX are limping along and that they have been eyed for acquisition. They've lost their identity and their morale is super low. Does anyone have any insights? I'm hoping they stay right where they are. The last... — read more 

I wonder how transparent MA and the LT will be during the all employee meeting today. Will he announce layoffs? Will he talk about BL and his shenanigans? Are more executive exits coming? Only time will tell!

What do people think of the changes?

So it begins…cutting 100 jobs in the Pulse org. What’s next? https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/bps-ev-charging-arm-cuts-jobs-reduces-global-ambitions-2024-04-15/

It is always sad when someone is trying to find gainful employment, but in BL's case, I can't shed a tear. The text below is from the City Editor of Sky News. 'Looney tunes out of BP but is Abu Dhabi his destination? What news of Bernard Looney, the... — read more 

It seems that BP is about to make some big cost cutting in technology, any ideas on when are these about to happen? Has any of the other departments been impacted similarly? Morale in UK & Houston is low...

I have been at BPX for a few years and have already seen so many large scale changes that it’s mind blowing. From several new SOPs (things that technically should have been in place a long time ago), spreadsheets that track data that is either... — read more 

As a result, BP is "going to invest in today's energy system, to help make sure that prices don't get out of control," Auchincloss explained to the news outlet. "So that's investing into oil and gas." what does it mean ? when is announcement? on... — read more 

The morale in Houston is so low. We had a town hall with MA, GB and WL last week, and the employee questions were all negative. People are afraid about job security and angry that their “reinvent” stock awards are not worth much. Trust is super low... — read more 

What are the next changes? GC, AID to leave?

SOURCE: UK DAILY MAIL 29 FEB 2024 High flying BP executive Julia Emanuele has accumulated shares worth more than £125,000 in the past six months. The chief operating officer at the oil giant's lucrative crude trading division has acquired the shares... — read more 

Low share price, weak leadership in the growing parts of the business (G&LC, solar, offshore wind), no internal mobility below svp level, over hiring in regions, too much external hiring diluting bp culture including safety, promoting wrong people... — read more 

I've worked for BP Global and BPX and I've seen a lot of pretty bad ethical issues within BPX (Not Counting BP's Recent Scandal). Share some of your stories here. Have you had any bad or good experiences at BPX? Why are so many leaving? This place... — read more 

Do not help train your replacements. Don’t share data, make them work your time and always tell your boss they are incompetent and you have to recycle every piece of their work. This would delay them taking your job. This is good advice. It's sad... — read more 

What's the word on annual raise % and target bonus multiplier?

https://www.thehindu.com/business/bp-to-set-up-technical-solutions-centre-in-pune/article67749012.ece/amp/ For those who don’t know, this is beginning of the end. Each technical person will be replaced by cheap Indian labor force. 400 on year 1... — read more 

Any SLL’s or VPs on here? Who’s just waiting to collect their reinvent stock and bonus next year before departing? I’ve spoken to a few who are planning this. Could be an exodus!

A. I believe this is a great company! B. We’ve had challenges but we’re making a turn. The pay and benefits keep me here. I’m just gonna stick it out until retirement. E. Other (explain).

How very predictable. Nothing has changed when ,in fact, the company needs a radical change.

What's next? Some top management leaving? Small shell workforce adjustment.

bp has been in decline for many years

bp would be funny if it werent so sad. does the comment about "intense scrutiny" mean there wont be scandal?

With the new CEO hire we all now know that the BP code of conduct means nothing to the Board of Directors and upper management. Remember that next time they virtue signal to you.

murray means "from the sea" and guy is captain of sinking ship

Confucius say that appointment of "Auchincloss" will make shareholders say "Ouch my loss"! new beginning was needed a cleaning of the slate

According to Sky News, the BP board is preparing to name Murray Auchincloss as the new CEO. "BP's board was meeting on Tuesday evening to finalise the appointment of Murray Auchincloss as its next permanent chief executive, Sky News learns." By Mark... — read more 

New CEO? Announcement date? M&A? Cmon!

I'm now embarrassed to say where I work. I want out of this mess and I'm willing to volunteer to be laid off to speed up that process.

Thoughts? Any BP layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

His appointment would be a nod to continued philandering and victimization of female staff. Helg should resign - he is not without fault.

Nothing will change for us. We are too insignificant to be affected by this change in ways other than potential layoffs - which are already happening, so...

Shouldn’t Murray Auchincloss be sacked along with Bernard Looney? There is no way he wasn’t aware of what Bernard was doing behind the scenes.