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 CARLEX GLASS AMERICA

Nashville, Tennessee-based Carlex Glass America, a Tier 1 supplier of original equipment and replacement glass for automakers and aftermarket industries, has announced a restructuring and the planned closure of its Vonore, Tennessee manufacturing facility by the end of September 2026.

The closure will impact 325 employees, with operations continuing through September, with layoffs taking effect at the end of the month.

According to a company statement, "The decision is part of the company’s broader effort to realign its manufacturing footprint, including significant expansion of its operations in Nashville, to accommodate shifting market dynamics and customer demand. Carlex is committed to supporting affected employees throughout the transition, including opportunities for reassignment at other facilities where available as well as career transition support, resume and interview assistance, and continuation of certain benefits following separation."

“This decision was a difficult one because of the enormous contribution of so many amazing team members in Vonore, as well as our ties to the broader community that we have called home and supported for so long, but it in no way reflects a decision to reduce Carlex’s commitment to the State of Tennessee. To the contrary, we are substantially expanding operations in Nashville as part of this overall restructuring. As we do so, we will fully support our affected colleagues in Vonore as they identify and pursue their next career opportunity.”

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 BAKER HUGHES

Houston, Texas-based Baker Hughes, an oil field services and energy technology company, has announced that, as part of its restructuring efforts in its industrial and energy technology business segments, it will close its Emmott Road manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas.

The closure will impact 174 employees, including manufacturing, engineering, materials, purchasing and other support employees, with phased layoffs lasting through April 2027.

According to a spokesperson, "Baker Hughes continually reviews our portfolio and business operations to ensure we are best positioned to serve our customers and deliver on our long-term growth objectives. These decisions are always difficult and are made with the utmost sensitivity to the impact on employees, communities and customers.”

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?