ExxonMobil spokesman Casey Norton said that an estimated 14 000 employees globally, or 15 %, could lose jobs – including contractors. According to the news agency, the figure will include loses from restructurings, retirements, and performance-based exits. Exxon had about 88 300 workers – including 13 300 contractors – at the end of last year.
The company is not targeting a fixed number of jobs but does expect the result of its ongoing business review to eliminate about 15 % of its current staffing.
It is worth noting that ExxonMobil lost nearly $1.7 billion in the first 6 months of the year. It is expected that the company could have a record-setting 3rd straight quarterly loss in its 3rd-quarter report.
The U.S. oil major will also reduce its workforce in the U.S. by around 1 900 employees. The company said that its management offices in Houston will primarily be affected by the announced workforce reductions.
“These actions will improve the company’s long-term cost competitiveness and ensure the company manages through the current unprecedented market conditions.The company recognizes these decisions will impact employees and their families and has put these programs in place only after comprehensive evaluation and thoughtful deliberation. Employees who are separated through involuntary programs will be provided with support, including severance, and outplacement services,” ExxonMobil told Reuters.
