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Managing employee morale in the oil and gas industry crisis. How can you keep your team motivated?

In trying times for oil and gas, keeping your team's spirits high demands strategic action. To address the morale challenge:

  • Transparent communication: Keep employees informed about industry changes and company health.

  • Recognition and rewards: Highlight individual and team achievements to show appreciation.

  • Professional development: Offer training opportunities to enhance skills and career prospects.

How do you maintain morale in your team during industry downturns? Share your strategies.

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Managing employee morale in the oil and gas industry crisis. How can you keep your team motivated?

In trying times for oil and gas, keeping your team's spirits high demands strategic action. To address the morale challenge:

  • Transparent communication: Keep employees informed about industry changes and company health.

  • Recognition and rewards: Highlight individual and team achievements to show appreciation.

  • Professional development: Offer training opportunities to enhance skills and career prospects.

How do you maintain morale in your team during industry downturns? Share your strategies.

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    Ir. Cahyo Ady Pratomo, A. Md., ST.

    Drilling and Workover Supervisor @ Kuwait Oil Company | Expertise in Drilling, Workover, Well Intervention and Completion

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    1. Empathy and Support: Show genuine care for employees’ well-being. Create an open-door policy for concerns. 2. Involve Employees in Problem-Solving: Engage the team in brainstorming sessions. 3. Flexible Work Arrangements: Offer flexible schedules or remote work options to accommodate personal challenges during tough times. 4. Celebrate Small Wins: Acknowledge even minor successes to keep momentum. 5. Leadership Visibility: Regularly check in with teams and demonstrate that leadership is actively engaged 6. Focus on Core Values: Reinforce the company's mission and values to remind employees 7. Transparency in Tough Decisions: If layoffs or pay cuts are unavoidable, be honest and humane in your approach, offering support

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    ✔Roman Subbotin

    Business Developer | Oil & Gas Industry | Project Management & Digital Transformation Expert | Strategic Business Development | Operational Excellence |

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    🔶🔷Boosting morale during an oil and gas crisis? It’s like keeping a campfire alive in a storm—strategic and constant care is key. Transparent talks: Share updates honestly; rumors spread faster than drilling operations. Celebrate wins: Even small victories deserve a spotlight—team lunch, anyone? Upskill opportunities: Training now can mean better roles when the market rebounds. Remember, a motivated team can weather any downturn. How do you keep morale up when the industry takes a hit? Share your ideas below! 🌟

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    Amin Rezaei

    Petrophysics Engineer | Core Analysis & Multiphase Flow | Reservoir Simulation & Energy Transition

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    While keeping communication open and recognizing achievements is important, these steps alone don’t cut it in tough times. In an industry as uncertain as oil and gas, what employees really need is leadership they can trust, a sense of job security, and opportunities that feel meaningful to them. Management should focus on being transparent about the future, offering personalized growth, and showing employees they’re valued for the long haul, not just the short term. #Energy #OilandGas #Management

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    Prihandono Aditama

    Interpretive Strategy for Energy Operators | Making AI Outputs Actionable in Real-World Ops

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    Share stories of how the company’s work supports energy security, economic stability, or community development. Highlight individual contributions and how they directly influence the company’s goals or the industry’s resilience. Tie daily tasks to core company values, such as safety, innovation, or environmental responsibility, reinforcing the importance of their role.

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    Jerris Johnson

    20+ yr Landman & AI Evangelist | Driving Digital Transformation in Energy Land Management | Speaker & Trainer | Helping Professionals Become Irreplaceable

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    Keep morale high by transparent communication about the crisis, emphasizing job security efforts. Celebrate small wins and recognize individual contributions. Invest in training for skill diversification, showing commitment to their growth. Promote a sense of community with team-building activities or virtual meet-ups. Foster resilience by involving them in solution-finding, giving them control and purpose amidst uncertainty.

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