Pros
Solid Benefits: The 401(k) match and health insurance remain competitive for now. Legacy Brand: Having the name on your resume still carries weight in the industry.
Cons
Toxic Leadership Culture: HR and upper management lead through intimidation and "loyalty tests" rather than innovation or support. American Talent is "Out of Style": There is a blatant, aggressive shift toward offshoring. U.S. employees are being forced to train their own replacements in "global centers" before being handed a pink slip. Zero Job Security: Morale is at an all-time low. You aren't a team member; you’re a line item waiting to be deleted. The "Chevron Way" is Dead: The company has traded its core values for a cold, bureaucratic offshoring machine. HR is not a valued function by ELT. HR and IT are treated badly.