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Halliburton Reduces Workforce Amid Slumping Oil Activity

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~1.0%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
500 OF 48,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Halliburton Company has announced a reduction in its workforce due to a significant slump in oil activity. The layoffs, which are expected to affect approximately 500 employees, come as the company faces challenges in the current oil market. This decision reflects the broader struggles within the energy sector, where many companies are adjusting their operations in response to decreased demand. The layoffs are part of Halliburton's strategy to streamline operations and remain competitive during these challenging times. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and continues to navigate the fluctuating landscape of the oil industry.

Halliburton Company cut 500 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 1% of the 48,000 people Halliburton Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Halliburton Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,850 employees.

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Halliburton CompanyHAL
Energy · 48,000 employees
5
EVENTS TRACKED
3,850
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025