by Erin L. Kelly, Lisa F. Berkman, Laura D. Kubzansky, and Meg Lovejoy October 12, 2021 Harvard Business Review Your company may pride itself on being a good employer. But even with the best of intentions, your company could be hurting employees’... — read more 

HydrocarbonProcessing.com 21 September 2021 A global drive towards electrification of road transport to reduce carbon emissions may cut demand for the world's oil refining capacity by half in 2050, consultancy Rystad Energy says. "Going forward we... — read more 

I was told I needed to be developed on how to write an email to management as we had to make sure we didn’t make them feel there was something wrong with our processes or have them asking more questions. I was told this by a young first time... — read more 

The most useless people at BTC are the global projects teams, who just manage contractors all day. Each of these India. contracting companies is more capable than the tier 3 companies Exxon hires their employees from. They dont need the middlemen!... — read more 

I’ve left the company a while ago and I keep checking in here cause I would like to know how bad it can get (guilty pleasure I know). Are there any employee left in Houston Campus? I see so many of the people I used to cross paths in there posting... — read more 

How can we improve morale? Salary increases!? No, there must a better way. Work from home policy? Nah, Im sure there are better ways to show care for our most valuable assets. How about 9/80 schedule? Nah, think outside the box! Ok what... — read more 

Any one heard how the sale of the XTO/EOM assets in the Fayetteville shale In Arkansas is progressing?? Is it sold ? Nobody wants to buy???

Am talking with the LCMs, GMs, SVPs Do your job and stop doing marketing. Who are you trying to impress, clearly your sycophants give Likes. Stop it already. LinkedIn and town halls are not engagement. Doing real tangible things for employees is... — read more 

Many won’t pass the PIP and will be let go mid to late November. There will be a reorg in December and SLS, DH, and managers will have multiple areas, others will be let go. This is to show the shareholders XOM is cutting expenses through... — read more 

It’s been a few months since I have returned from mat leave. I have a good offer elsewhere and thinking to resign. I have my full vacation remaining. Will Exxon pay out my pro rated vacation? I see the guidelines say it is up to the supervisor but... — read more 

Since a bunch of people mention across topics that this is a layoff site. Let me get straight to the topic. I would like to understand about the sentiment and treatment received by people who were severed from the company as part of layoff and... — read more 

4 October 2021 Imperial Oil to produce renewable diesel at Strathcona refinery. Biofuels Central Imperial (TSE:IMO, NYSE American:IMO) is moving forward with plans to construct a world-class renewable diesel complex at its Strathcona refinery near... — read more 

www.businessmanagementdaily.com Ryan Nichols October 8, 2021 Everyone has to deal with difficult coworkers — even your favorite team members can sometimes be a bit hard to work with. While you might not always be able to take a difficult coworker... — read more 

Smart headbands claim to make people calmer. Source: BBC By Kitti Palmai - Business reporter 10 October 2021 Max Newlon, president of BrainCo, explains that the headband uses an AI (artificial intelligence) software algorithm to monitor 1,250 "data... — read more 

Don't let poorly written communication ki-l your career. How to (professionally) write an angry email Source: Business Management Daily October 11, 2021 When emotions are high, you’re more likely to convey all of your thoughts and feelings regarding... — read more 

Published: Oct. 11, 2021 at 7:50 a.m. ET Wall Street Journal By Colin Kellaher Exxon Mobil Corp. on Monday said it plans to build its first large-scale advanced recycling facility in Texas as the energy giant steps up efforts to reduce plastic... — read more 

Always be asking yourself - is this good for the company? How can I maximize shareholder value while minimizing our carbon footprint? These are questions we need to be asking ourselves. As an Industry leader in technology, the rest of the world looks... — read more 

What's the latest news on layoffs? Location and people affected?

I don't care that they have no experience, every single one of us had no experience at some point. I don't mind sharing my knowledge either. But I do mind that they can't take constructive criticism. Don't get offended and come at me with pale... — read more 

Notice how now that they brought back the Permian Premium at 50% of what it used to be they have coded it different on your paystub than they did before? End result being when you contribute to your 401k it isn’t considered as part of your salary. So... — read more 

New changes to the gas discount program. You are no limited to three authorized users in addition to the employee. So, if you are married and have three children, you have to either cut out your spouse or one of your children. That is very smart EM!... — read more 

Since people no longer travel why do they need iPhones?

Any positive change you have experienced because of BTC?

I hear you residents and Engine #1... Loud and clear! I've been working on a plan, and not only have BK and I developed it, we've already begun implementation across the Houston campus. After months of meetings between several committees, we've... — read more 

I'm an experienced hire with 3 years at the company, Does exxon ever evaluate and refresh the standard laptops and iphones? My iphone barely holds a charge anymore and my laptop is slow as he-l. Just wondering if there is plan in place.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/10/07/top-reasons-great-resignation-workers-quitting/ Stop thinking we are SPECIAL. Attrition is happening everywhere. Heard it in Subsurface Forum. Nothing to see here. Folks leaving for different... — read more 

I do watch C-SPAN. Usually re-runs of the days events as they edit them for 'interest' I guess. Make no mistake, as C-SPAN is not a govuhment entity, like the Federal Reserve, it is an independent body. But I will watch it LIVE on the day. I saw... — read more 

Source: Times of India 28 May 2015 BENGALURU: Exxon Mobil, one of the world's biggest companies, is making a $400 million-$500 million (Rs 2,500-crore-Rs 3,150-crore) investment in Bengaluru to establish a technical and business support services... — read more 

"This robo dog positions the corporation at the forefront of technological advancement, and proves once again that EMIT is not afraid to experiment with bleeding edge technology. I dont know what everyone would do if it werent for my leadership". He... — read more 

by Scott Edinger October 08, 2021 Harvard Business Review The ability to accept reality is one of the most useful, and most misunderstood, skills for a leader. It’s a concept that has been around for centuries in philosophy and more recently in... — read more 

The national boss's day is Oct 16th. How many of XOM bosses will receive recognition this year?

This system is the worst! Where do they find these software packages. A simple task made unnecessarily complex. Genies? ALL I NEED IS A PAGE THAT OPENS AND LOOKS LIKE A CALENDAR SO I CAN CLICK DAYS OFF.

Any prediction what will be raise 2 , 5, 8%?

Is it me or with everyone; Whenever I talk to my supervisor I always get motivation to get out of here asap. How they lie to their teeth.

Good intent, but what is the point when all the answers are “It’s not something that I have control over” - then GTFO and let me do my job. I wonder why you get paid so much $, if you all you do is essentially nothing but cascade my work upwards. You... — read more 

What choice would you select and why? The struggle is real. Respectfully decline? Ignore the request and risk poor rank? Tell the truth, your manager is disciplined and now you become pip fodder? What is management thinking requesting in... — read more 

by Bloomberg Kevin Crowley Tuesday, December 01, 2020 (Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp. is suspending employee bonuses for this year after the crude-market collapse spurred a record run of quarterly losses for the oil titan. Top executives, however... — read more 

One team I was on there was a guy in his 50’s who knew they were going to PIP him so he just disappeared. Totally ghosted the company. He was on an expat assignment at the time. I think he had a letter from a doctor even saying he was depressed. He... — read more