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Marathon Oil: "Performance improvement" plans becoming more common?

0x532e…653d

·24d ago·2 comments

Getting a weird vibe around the office lately. It feels like more people are being put on these "performance improvement" plans, or PIPs, than I've seen in a long time. It's not like anyone's talking about layoffs directly, but these PIPs seem to be popping up more frequently in different departments. Some folks I know who got put on them were pretty blindsided and thought they were doing solid work. Is this a company-wide push to trim headcount indirectly, or is it just coincidence? Curious if others have noticed this trend or if you've been through one recently. How are these typically handled at Marathon Oil, and what's the usual outcome? Just trying to get a sense of the current climate.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·24d ago

I've noticed something similar recently. It's definitely creating an undercurrent of unease. While I haven't seen direct discussions about layoffs either, the increased use of PIPs certainly raises questions. It feels like a more subtle approach to performance management, but the impact on morale is undeniable. It's hard not to wonder if there's a broader strategy at play here, especially when people who felt they were performing well are suddenly finding themselves on these plans. I'm also curious to hear if others are experiencing this trend.

0x7f73…4468

·24d ago

This is concerning to hear, and honestly, not entirely surprising. The corporate landscape can be unpredictable, and sometimes these 'performance improvement' initiatives are indeed a way to manage headcount without the optics of outright layoffs. The fact that people who believed they were doing good work are being targeted is especially troubling. It might be worth trying to gather more specific examples or departmental trends if possible, to see if there's a pattern beyond anecdotal evidence. Stay vigilant.