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 people goals

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.

We ensure to attract, engage and develop the most talented people
We foster a culture where everyone feels included and respected
We actively engage with communities in which we live and work
We embed sustainability as everyone's responsibility
We ensure to attract, engage and develop the most talented people
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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A place where you belong
There’s nothing more exciting than working in an industry at a critical point of change.
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Talent development
Our talent strategy enables professional growth and leadership development opportunities, while enhancing governance in succession planning, talent assessment, and mobility.
We foster a culture where everyone feels included and respected
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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Diversity, inclusion and belonging
Diversity, inclusion and belonging help drive our success and enable us to lead the energy transition with integrity and excellence. It enables us to recruit and retain top talent ensuring we have the best people on our team.
We actively engage with communities in which we live and work
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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Community
Community engagement
We focus on expanding and establishing volunteering networks globally. These volunteer networks leverage champions to establish a regular cadence for connecting employees with volunteering opportunities in the local area.
We embed sustainability as everyone's responsibility
Driving change towards sustainable energy development requires a sustainability mindset across all employees.

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Sustainability
Instilling habits of sustainability
Through specific efforts geared at embedding habits of sustainability across our businesses and functions, our people help us take energy forward, delivering our strategy — for people and the planet.


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.

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12,768 employees in North America. 6,201 employees in Latin America, 18,849 employees in Europe. 10,261 employees in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and India. 1,291 employees in Sub-Saharan Africa. 7,304 employees in Asian Pacific. 675 employees in Russian Commonwealth of Independent States.


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Our unified talent strategy

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



Be a part of our story

There’s nothing more exciting than working in an industry at a critical point of change. Become a part of our story and join our team today. 

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Baker Hughes employees