The ineffective control of the epidemic in the United States and the resurgence of the epidemic in Europe have intensified the challenges faced by the international petrochemical industry. A new round of layoffs among European and American petrochemical giants seems to be about to begin again!
According to MENAFN news on November 23, oil giant ExxonMobil said that the company will cut 1,900 jobs, focusing mainly on its Houston office.
The company said in a press statement that it expects 1,900 employees to participate in layoffs through “voluntary and involuntary programs.”
The statement revealed that the company is aware that these decisions will impact employees and their families, and only after thorough evaluation and careful consideration are these plans implemented.
Earlier this month, the company announced it would cut 1,600 jobs in Europe.
As of 2019, Texas-based ExxonMobil employed approximately 74,900 people.
At the same time, Swiss specialty chemical products company Clariant said on the 25th local time that as part of the company’s transformation and scale adjustment plan, the company will cut approximately 1,000 services and regional structures positions and set aside 70 million Swiss francs (approximately RMB 500 million) in the fourth quarter to support this plan.
Clariant said that this adjustment will allow the company to focus on core business areas such as care chemicals. This adjustment plan is expected to take two years. In addition, Clariant also stated that it will achieve the goal of cost savings of 50 million Swiss francs (approximately RMB 360 million) before the end of 2021. </p
