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Chevron Cuts 575 Jobs in Houston Following Hess Acquisition

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
575
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~33%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
575 OF 1,756 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Houston, Texas, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Following Chevron's $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corporation, the company announced the layoff of 575 employees in Houston. These job cuts are part of a broader restructuring effort after the merger, aimed at streamlining operations and reducing costs. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the Houston office, reflecting the challenges of integrating the two companies. This move underscores the ongoing adjustments in the oil and gas sector as companies adapt to new market realities post-acquisition.

Hess Corporation cut 575 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 32.7% of the 1,756 people Hess Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 5 layoff events at Hess Corporation since October 2023, affecting a combined 897 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Hess Corporation cut 575 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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