Halliburton Review - Anonymous employee Halliburton Employee Review

2.0
Jul 2, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Seemingly attempts to create a good working environment. Has lots of opportunities to do community service or belong to internal groups. Well run financially and compensates their employees well.

Cons

Not diverse and does not try to be diverse. Run by old white men which is problematic if you are not an old, white man. Too much red tape, can't get things done because of it. No clear goals, you are expected to "make your own career" which translates into, "figure out what you are supposed to do, I don't care what that is." There is a lot of talk, and people who are good at talking are able to climb the ladder, but because of this there isn't much action or execution. Not a very "intellectual" company. The only reason it is seen as the "number 2 service company" is because of financials and some key product lines, not because of how the company operates. Management is arrogant and because of this is unable to see the problems.

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Halliburton looks strong on the outside, especially on a resume, and the brand name still carries weight in the industry. Some teams work on interesting projects, and if you get a fair manager, you can learn a lot about large-scale B2B operations.

Cons

If you land under the wrong manager, performance improvement plans (PIPs) can be used as a weapon, not a coaching tool. I was put on a PIP that contained inaccurate claims even after I shared detailed evidence and context. I provided several solid pieces of documentation to HR to rebut the accusations, yet nothing meaningful was investigated or corrected in my case. HR felt more like a shield for management than a neutral party. In my experience, they protected internal politics instead of looking at facts and evidence. There is a culture of quiet compliance. Many people stay 10+ years because the pay and brand are “safe,” but they are hesitant to challenge unfair treatment or speak up about toxic behavior. Corporate hierarchy is heavy, and real decisions seem to depend more on who is backing your manager than on actual performance or documented facts.

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