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Chevron Plans Major Workforce Reduction to Enhance Efficiency and Cut Costs

Chevron is set to lay off 15-20% of its workforce by 2026 in a cost-cutting strategy aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness.

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  1. Chevron trimming headcount by 15%-20% in layoffs

    Chevron aims to shrink its structural costs through layoffs and other actions by $2-$3 billion before 2027, according to Nelson.

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  2. Chevron to cut as much as 20% of workforce

    The company said the reductions would simplify its structure and enable it to act faster, better positioning the firm for long-term growth.

    Chevron to cut as much as 20% of workforce

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  3. Chevron to Slash Up to 20 Percent of Staff in Push for Cost-Cutting Efficiency

    The cuts align with Chevron’s previously announced goal of reducing structural costs by $2–3 billion by 2026, with some residual impact extending into 2027 and beyond.

    Chevron to Slash Up to 20 Percent of Staff in Push for Cost-Cutting Efficiency

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  4. Oil giant Chevron to lay off thousands in bid to cut up to 20% of global workforce

    Chevron has said it is targeting up to $3bn in cost cuts through 2026 from leveraging technology, asset sales and changing how and where work is performed.

    Oil giant Chevron to lay off thousands in bid to cut up to 20% of global workforce

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Updated: Feb 13th, 2025, 3:02 AM ET

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In a significant restructuring effort, Chevron announced plans to cut 15-20% of its global workforce by 2026, impacting approximately 8,000 employees. The oil giant aims to achieve $2-3 billion in savings through workforce reductions, asset sales, and technological advancements. Chevron's cost-cutting measures are necessary due to industry-wide challenges and a stalled $53 billion acquisition of Hess. The company plans to implement the layoffs progressively over the next few years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining long-term competitiveness and efficiency in its operations.

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