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SLB - Travel Expense Policy Changes Incoming?

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·3d ago·2 comments

Has anyone else noticed some weird rumblings about the travel and expense policy lately? We had a mandatory town hall last week, and while they didn't explicitly say anything about cuts, the emphasis on 'efficiency' and 'cost optimization' felt pretty heavy. They were talking a lot about 'strategic travel' and needing 'business justification' for pretty much everything, even short trips. Feels like they're gearing up to tighten the purse strings. Just wondering if this is company-wide or if it's specific to my division. Anyone else hearing similar things or have any concrete info? Trying to plan some Q3/Q4 travel and the uncertainty is a bit stressful.

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·3d ago

Yeah, I caught that too. The 'business justification' bit really stuck with me. Seems like a big shift from how things used to be. I'm expecting to need pre-approval for a coffee run if it involves a taxi. It's a bit frustrating, honestly, as it feels like a step backward for employee autonomy and trust. Hopefully, it doesn't become too bureaucratic to actually get necessary travel approved.

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·3d ago

Totally agree. 'Efficiency' is the new buzzword for cost-cutting, isn't it? The town hall felt like a soft announcement of upcoming restrictions. I'm already anticipating needing a small novel's worth of justification for any flight, even if it's a critical client meeting. It's going to make planning and executing work significantly more challenging, especially for field roles that rely on quick decisions and travel.