People first, energy forward
Everything we do begins and ends with our people, and we are dedicated to attracting, engaging and developing the most talented people worldwide.
We attract, engage and develop the most talented people
- Over 150 nationalities represented with 80% of employees outside of the U.S.
- Total voluntary attrition decreased by 1.0% from 7.0% to 6.0% year-over-year.
- Regular performance and career development reviews were received by 74% of employees.
- An average of 22.6 hours per employee spent on all types of learning.
We commit to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered
- Launched our “Eight Behaviors,“ which aligns our core values to HOW we work. The initiative was translated in 15 languages, reaching approximately 97% of our people.
- Launched a unified talent strategy aligned to our employee value proposition to attract, identify, engage, develop, recognize and reward talent across our organization.
- Strengthened our focus on leadership and professional development through initiatives like career weeks, people leader week and our individual development plan campaign.
We put people first, fostering community engagement and well-being
- Participation in employee resource groups increased by 3.7% year-over-year, with 16% of employees involved, growing from 9,085 to 9,418 members year-over-year.
- We saw a 14% year-over-year increase in volunteer hours, rising from 39,064 to 44,613 hours.
- We contributed 28.6 million dollars to the communities in which we live and work.
- We are committed to offering competitive compensation and a broad portfolio of benefits, prioritizing health and safety.
Our priorities in people sustainability are clear: we aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. This includes a strong focus on talent recruitment, retention, promotion, employee well-being, and community engagement.
In a competitive global market, our talent strategy helps us attract high-quality candidates and retain our top performers by offering clear growth opportunities and a positive work culture.
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Belonging is not just a buzzword - it is an essential component of our success. When we bring together the most talented people with different backgrounds and perspectives, we spark creativity and drive more innovative solutions.
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We believe in contributing to the communities where we live and work by sharing our time, talent and resources. We are connecting globally and locally in new ways to drive scale and speed on solutions to humanity’s biggest challenges.
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Driving change towards sustainable energy development requires a sustainability mindset across all employees.
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Our Eight Behaviors are foundational to our strategy
We trust and respect one another.
We are inclusive and take care of each other.
We listen and communicate transparently.
We embrace change and learn continuously.
We strive to improve and innovate courageously.
We keep sustainability top of mind in everything we do.
We create value for customers, ensuring satisfaction at every point in their journey.
We drive performance, celebrate successes and win together.
Our workforce in 2024
Our global workforce of 57,349 employees, with almost 46,000 team members outside of the United States, highlights our international presence and ability to attract employees from diverse backgrounds. Our employees span 88 countries and 151 nationalities.
A commitment to helping our people thrive
“‘People First, Energy Forward’ is not just a slogan— it’s our guiding principle. We understand that our most valuable asset is our people. Placing the right talent in the right role at the right time is crucial to achieving our business and talent strategies. It’s our incredible employees across the globe that makes Baker Hughes exceptional and helps us to reach our goals and strengthen our vibrant culture.”
- Melody Kelleher, VP Talent Empowerment
Attract and identify
with passion and purpose
- Activate our Employee Value Proposition.
- Identify internal employees who are ready for their next career challenges.
- Spotlight potential successors to our critical roles.
- Foster diversity through global talent recruitment.
Engage and develop
to strengthen and grow
- Provide feedback to strengthen performance.
- Build skills and potential through development opportunities.
- Offer communities and programs to build leadership and belonging.
- Provide non-linear career opportunities to create a more agile workforce.
- Empower our talent to be the architects of their respective careers.
Recognize and reward
powerful accomplishments
- Provide fit-for-market rewards plans.
- Recognize and reward individual achievement with programs and awards.
- Support individuals in the discovery of dynamic and rewarding career paths.
- Promote talent at the right time.
Competitive compensation and benefits
Recognizing and rewarding our workforce is crucial. We guide individuals in finding rewarding career paths and promote talent at the right time. Our total rewards program offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, aligning performance with rewards and enhancing employee well-being. We ensure fairness by benchmarking against industry peers.
We offer our employees a competitive compensation and a broad portfolio of benefits, for example:
- Attractive salaries and a broad range of bonus opportunities tailored to each role, including corporate bonuses, field remuneration, sales incentives and long-term incentives.
- Life insurance, disability benefits, educational support, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan are some of our financial benefits.
- In case of unavoidable workforce reduction plan, severance payments, outplacement assistance and services in many locations are provided.
- Flexible work arrangements support work-life balance, complying with country-specific regulations on working hours, overtime, and paid leave.
- Global Parental Leave Policy to all employees and various leave options to satisfy different quality-of-life needs.
A place where you belong
How we define diversity, inclusion and belonging
We are shaping the future of the energy industry—and that future belongs to all of us. We believe unique ideas and perspectives fuel innovation and our differences make us stronger. Together we are taking energy forward.
Diversity
The unique attributes that we bring as individuals
Inclusion
How we value difference, respect and interact with one another
Belonging
Ensuring all employees feel welcomed, safe, connected and appreciated
People spotlights on progress
GirlsGetSET empowers the future workforce
GirlsGetSET is an external program that promotes STEM education for girls. The program includes online interactions, mentoring from women in STEM, and hands-on projects. It culminates in "Girls' Day," fostering a sense of belonging among STEM-minded girls. In 2024, we hosted around 200 events with more than 1,000 hours of volunteering.
World Clean-up Day
Working together across the world, colleagues participated in an effort to clean natural habitats and raise awareness about waste management. These activities fostered a sense of community and collective responsibility, encouraging our employees to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.
Keeping sustainability top of mind with "People First"
We deployed the "People First: Bringing our Culture to Life in Local Languages" initiative to improve engagement and inclusivity. Supported by 200 participants, it focused on culture, sustainability and inclusivity. The program reached 30% of global employees, with 33,000 attendees and 490 engagements in four weeks.
Women Empowerment Program
The Women Empowerment Program supports women in overcoming industry challenges. It includes monthly virtual meetings led by women leaders, aligning with the company's diversity strategy. Over 600 employees participated globally.
Mental Health Week
Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Week, and in 2024, one of our virtual sessions was attended by 300+ employees who discussed brain health and productivity. Participants engaged in brain-boosting activities and learned to avoid brain killing activities.
