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Baker Hughes Company Culture
Baker Hughes Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Baker Hughes' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BCompensation
B-eNPS
B-Leadership
C+Manager
C+Baker Hughes CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Lorenzo Simonelli
73 /100
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Diversity at Baker Hughes
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Baker Hughes have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Baker Hughes
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Baker Hughes have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Baker Hughes eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
7
Baker Hughes employees are 7% more likely to recommend Baker Hughes as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Baker Hughes
Working at Baker Hughes is rated below average by 608 employees, across various culture dimensions. Baker Hughes employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Baker Hughes’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Baker Hughes was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Baker Hughes
C
Overall Company Culture at Baker Hughes is rated C
Last updated 8 days ago
Bottom
45%
Baker Hughes ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Baker Hughes Employee Reviews
Out of 390 Baker Hughes employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Baker Hughes improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
Positive Reviews From Baker Hughes Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?In my current company very simple and eazy process and procedures
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting with manager one on one and her being real about the problems in environment
- What are some of the best things about your team?I spend more then 20 Years with my team we did our best performance with different projects and clients we developed a best strategy and relationship with different clients and business
Constructive Feedback From Baker Hughes Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Realize investing in your employee’s growth helps keep that knowledge internal. Constant Riffs to reduce payroll just negate overall positives in moral and motivation. Cost more to retrain than you could ever understand and value currentl
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Corporate has been taking away benefits and pay for almost a decade now. Current culture is be happy you have a job. More competition in industry is needed to give employees somewhere to go when they quit
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Consistency would be a nice change.
Baker Hughes Company Information
Baker Hughes Company Overview
Baker Hughes works with the global oil and gas industry to provide high-performance drilling, evaluation and production technology.
Baker Hughes Mission, Vision & Values
Baker Hughes Mission Statement
The Baker Hughes Core Values and Keys to Success are the basis for establishing a common culture for Baker Hughes. Our Keys to Success are four priorities that should guide decision-making in Baker Hughes: Engage People, Deliver Value, Be Cost Efficient, Resource Effectively.""
Baker Hughes Values
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Performance
- Learning
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Baker Hughes
The Foundation supports activities and programs that manage, conserve or sustain natural environments. From helping to keep land and water clean in communities to supporting some of the world's most pressing environmental challenges, the Foundation is prepared to help.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, BHGE volunteers contributed to removing sand, trash and debris along Buffalo Bayou in Houston, Texas. In coordination with the Buffalo Bayou Partnership, these efforts supported a faster and heathier recovery of a critical waterway in the city.
| Headquarter | Houston, TX 77019-2118 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bakerhughes.com |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
| Tel | 1(713)439-8600 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BHGE |
Baker Hughes Competitors
Baker Hughes competitors include ASRC, Halliburton, National Oilwell Varco, and Hughes. Baker Hughes ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Baker Hughes compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Baker Hughes Employees
608 employees at Baker Hughes have reviewed Baker Hughes across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 608 Baker Hughes employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Baker Hughes are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Baker Hughes, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Baker Hughes are generally satisfied with their team. 608 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Baker Hughes are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Baker Hughes believe the environment at Baker Hughes is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Baker Hughes is comfortably fast. About 42% of the employees at Baker Hughes work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Baker Hughes are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Baker Hughes employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Baker Hughes report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Baker Hughes have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
80% of Baker Hughes employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Baker Hughes employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
53% of Baker Hughes employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Baker Hughes employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
55% of Baker Hughes employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Baker Hughes - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Baker Hughes is that the company was prepared on their first day. Baker Hughes employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Baker Hughes KPIs and OKRs
At Baker Hughes 57% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Baker Hughes' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 16 Baker Hughes employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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Baker Hughes CEO & Leadership
Baker Hughes CEO - Lorenzo Simonelli
73 /100
Baker Hughes’s CEO Lorenzo Simonelli started in this role in 2017. Lorenzo’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Baker Hughes’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years. However, employees in the Finance department, employees in the Product department, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Baker Hughes’s competitors, Lorenzo Simonelli ranks right above ASRC CEO Rex Rock. Under Simonelli’s leadership, Baker Hughes employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Leadership. Environment and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Baker Hughes could stand to see real improvement.
Baker Hughes Leadership
The Baker Hughes Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Lorenzo Simonelli, Executive - Sales, Commercial & Product Director FPS Onshore Igor Azevedo, and Vice President – Energy Transition Allyson Book
Lorenzo Simonelli CEO / President
Lorenzo Simonelli serves as the CEO / President of Baker Hughes.
Igor Azevedo Executive - Sales, Commercial & Product Director FPS Onshore
Igor Azevedo serves as the Executive - Sales, Commercial & Product Director FPS Onshore of Baker Hughes.
Allyson Book Vice President – Energy Transition
Allyson Book serves as the Vice President – Energy Transition of Baker Hughes.
Maria Borras Executive VP, Oilfield Services
Maria Borras serves as the Executive VP, Oilfield Services of Baker Hughes.
Jose Fernandez Chief Learning Officer (CLO)
Jose Fernandez serves as the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) of Baker Hughes.
Carlos Gomez Executive General Manager, Services, Waygate Technologies, Digital Solutions
Carlos Gomez serves as the Executive General Manager, Services, Waygate Technologies, Digital Solutions of Baker Hughes.
Paula Northern VP & Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer
Paula Northern serves as the VP & Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer of Baker Hughes.
Olivier Paepe VP Complex Tenders & Commercial Operations, Oil Field Services
Olivier Paepe serves as the VP Complex Tenders & Commercial Operations, Oil Field Services of Baker Hughes.
Santiago Redondo Chief Financial Officer - Global Operations
Santiago Redondo serves as the Chief Financial Officer - Global Operations of Baker Hughes.
Baker Hughes Salaries
How much does Baker Hughes pay?
How much do people at Baker Hughes get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Baker Hughes is $139,407, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,477, or $57 per hour.
At Baker Hughes, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $232,297 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,948 annually. Average Baker Hughes salaries by department include: Sales at $179,882, IT at $114,733, HR at $110,428, and Finance at $93,325. Half of Baker Hughes salaries are above $119,477.
213 employees at Baker Hughes rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 664 ratings) while 206 employees at Baker Hughes rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 220 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Baker Hughes employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Sales Engineer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Baker Hughes employees.
Last updated 21 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $221k | $221k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $308k | $308k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $428k | $428k | 100th Percentile |
$139,407*
Average Compensation
$119,477*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Baker Hughes Salaries by City
Baker Hughes Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Baker Hughes
Diverse employees at Baker Hughes score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Baker Hughes in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Baker Hughes across various culture dimensions.
Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce is not just the right thing to do, it is critical to achieving a competitive advantage. We believe our company is stronger when the diversity of our employees reflects the customers, communities and people whose lives our technology enhances. Teams made up of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences generate more insights and ideas by sharing in candid, collaborative and productive conversations to solve our toughest challenges. Identifying untapped opportunities, developing breakthrough technologies and new approaches to doing business increases our competitiveness.,,
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Baker Hughes Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Baker Hughes PTO
Baker Hughes' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Baker Hughes' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 86% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Baker Hughes' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Baker Hughes Careers
Baker Hughes Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Baker Hughes applied for 27 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 85% were approved, 7% certified-withdrawn, 4% withdrawn, and 4% denied.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Baker Hughes unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Baker Hughes after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
27
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 85% Granted (23 out of 27)
- 4% Denied (1 out of 27)
- 4% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 27)
- 7% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 27)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Baker Hughes Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Baker Hughes on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 16% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Admin | 8% | |
Marketing | 6% | |
Other | 29% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
Spring | 3% | |
Humble | 3% | |
Conroe | 3% | |
Tulsa | 1% | |
Other | 13% |
Baker Hughes Internship Program
Baker Hughes Interns work together and with our employees and leaders to solve some of our biggest challenges, helping us to bring smarter ways to bring energy to the world. An internship at Baker Hughes is an opportunity to learn while doing. Collaborating on exciting projects, not only with talented peers, but with top leaders in your field—many of whom began as interns and co-ops themselves.
We offer internships in the following functions:
• Digital Technology
• Engineering/Tech
How difficult is it to get an internship at Baker Hughes?
Operations
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult34%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Baker Hughes
Who is the CEO of Baker Hughes?
Baker Hughes CEO is Lorenzo Simonelli, their score by employees is 73
What is Baker Hughes eNPS?
The eNPS for Baker Hughes is 7
What is Baker Hughes revenue?
Baker Hughes revenue is $17B
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Baker Hughes?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 160k
What are the salaries in the Design in Baker Hughes?
The average salaries for Design in Baker Hughes is 117k
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