AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT CHEVRON

San Ramon, California-based Chevron, the iconic oil and gas production and marketing company, is continuing its headquarters relocation from California to Houston, Texas.

The relocation will impact 180 employees located at Chevron's Lakeside office, including positions in legal affairs, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, commercial operations, human resources, and corporate communications. The scheduled date for relocation or termination is September 1, 2026. Additional relocations are expected in 2027.

The decision to relocate was driven by California's unfriendly business environment toward fossil fuel energy producers, tax rates, and cost-of-living issues, in addition to simplifying operations, improving efficiency, and reducing costs.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT PROFRAC SERVICES

Willow Park, Texas-based ProFrac Services, an energy services company that provides hydraulic fracturing and well completion services to oil and gas companies, has announced a mass reduction in force at its Vernal, Utah location.

The reduction in force has affected 157 employees in Vernal, Utah.

According to the company, "These cuts are due to a 'significant downturn in the local market' and 'loss of business revenue.' ProFrac Services will attempt to continue the operation of its facilities by obtaining additional contracts or new business. If these efforts are successful, some employees may be retained or recalled to work.”

The company is responding to market uncertainty and wildly fluctuating oil prices by attempting to cut costs and shore up its finances. ProFrac reduced labor expenses, trimmed overhead by cutting jobs and other costs, and looked for additional ways to run more efficiently while also lowering spending on operations and equipment.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT SK BATTERY AMERICA

Commerce, Georgia-based SK Battery America, a subsidiary of SK On that produces high-energy-density lithium-ion battery cells for major automotive partners, has announced a major reduction in force at its Commerce plant.

The reduction impacted 958 employees.

According to a company statement, "To align operations to market conditions, SK Battery America has made the difficult decision to reduce our workforce. We appreciate employees' contributions and will work with those affected during this transition. SK Battery America remains committed to Georgia and to building a robust U.S. supply chain for advanced battery manufacturing. We are pursuing a range of future customers, including the Battery Energy Storage System arena."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?