Good Technology and talent but a poorly Managed company - Recensione dipendente - Applications Engineer presso Weatherford

1,0
11 apr 2014
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Weatherford offers a diverse and broad array of oil field services. It definitely has the potential to compete and outshine its larger competitors. Lot of talented technical professionals who are truly world class, work here. In fact it still has a decent name in the market because of these factors. Benefits, payscales are competitive. Good opportunity to gain technical experience.

Svantaggi

Management is fairly poor especially at the corporate level. At least half of the senior managers and Directors are lacking even basic people skills. In the name of improving operational efficiencies groups were created at the corporate level which seem like just place holders for folks who do not fit anywhere else in the company. Communication across the various groups,divisions and the company in general is poor.

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5,0
8 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good exposure to offshore operations, strong team environment and opportunities to develop technical and problem-solving skills in the field.

Svantaggi

Fast-paced environment with frequent changes in priorities and processes, which can sometimes impact consistency and planning.

1,0
15 ago 2025
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

It semi pays the bills.

Svantaggi

The company’s current leadership approach is unsustainable and is eroding both employee trust and operational quality. The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) has prioritized short-term profits over long-term stability, relying on temporary fixes like biannual layoffs to meet quarterly targets. This constant cycle of cuts creates instability, damages morale, and signals a lack of strategic vision for the future. Without a clear plan for sustainable growth, the company risks continued decline. Human Resources (HR) policies are undermining performance and engagement. The rigid, arbitrary pay scales and grades artificially cap employee earning potential, regardless of contribution. Raises are determined primarily by attendance rather than actual performance, and increases are applied uniformly across the board. High performers at the top of their pay range receive minimal adjustments, which sends the message that excellence is not truly valued. These policies directly limit motivation and retention. The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) team has implemented regulations that appear to be driven more by internal authority than actual safety improvements. When questioned, the justification is often no more than “because that’s the rule we decided on.” Without clear evidence of safety benefits, these measures feel like unnecessary obstacles that reduce efficiency without adding measurable protection. The decision to outsource significant portions of work to India may have reduced costs on paper, but it has also caused a sharp decline in service quality. This deterioration impacts both internal operations and the customer experience. Cost savings cannot justify the long-term damage caused by diminished quality. Unless leadership addresses these issues directly and decisively, the company will continue to lose both talent and competitive standing.

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