BP Company Culture
BP Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
BP's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BDiversity
BCompensation
B-Perks & Benefits
B-Happiness
C+BP CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bernard Looney
71 /100
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Diversity at BP
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at BP have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at BP
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at BP have rated Environment, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
BP 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
2
BP employees are 2% more likely to recommend BP as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at BP
Working at BP is rated below average by 538 employees, across various culture dimensions. BP employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting BP’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 BP was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at BP
C
Overall Company Culture at BP is rated C
Last updated 23 days ago
Bottom
45%
BP ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
BP Employee Reviews
Out of 304 BP employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping BP improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
Positive Reviews From BP Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?hard working, knowledgeable, great craftsmanship
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It is well structured with a clear sense of direction instead of just being full of headless chickens
- What makes you most happy at work?Things getting done and running smoothly.
Constructive Feedback From BP Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?upper management, HR, polices, training
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?planning and Commnication, safety and transparency
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Tell the truth be open
BP Company Information
BP Company Overview
BP is one of the world's leading integrated oil and gas companies.
BP was founded in 1908 and its current CEO is Bernard Looney. Since its inception 118 years ago, BP has grown to 70100 employees.
BP Mission, Vision & Values
BP Mission & Values
In All their Activities we seek to display some unchanging, fundamental qualities - integrity, honest, dealing, treating everyone with respect and dignity, striving for mutual advantage and contributing to human progress.
BP Vision Statement
To have the best competitive corporate, operating and financial performance. To improve, and to be accessible, inclusive and diverse.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at BP
Advancing energy to improve people’s lives: from the deep sea to the desert, from rigs to retail, we deliver energy products and services to people around the world. The energy we produce helps support economic growth and improve quality of life for millions of people. We strive to be a world-class operator, a responsible corporate citizen and a great employer
Our goal is to understand and sustain the health of the environments in which we operate and respect the resource needs of communities which depend on them
BP’s commitment to America goes well beyond providing the energy and jobs that fuel economic prosperity. The company also supports a wide range of institutions and initiatives that strengthen the communities where its employees live and work
| Website | www.bp.com |
|---|---|
| Founding Date | 1908 |
| Tel | 281.366.2000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | BPMP |
| Jobs | www.bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/search-and-apply.html |
| Headquarters | |
| Houston HQ | Houston, TX 77079-2696 United States of America |
| London HQ | 1 St James's Square London SW1Y 4PD United Kingdom |
BP Competitors
BP competitors include Saudi Aramco, Chevron Corporation, Marathon Oil Corporation, and DCP Midstream. BP ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how BP 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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BP Employees
BP has 70100 employees in 2 locations. 538 employees at BP have reviewed BP across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 23 days ago.
Overall, the 538 BP employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at BP are generally satisfied with their total compensation at BP, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at BP are generally satisfied with their team. 538 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at BP are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at BP believe the environment at BP is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at BP is comfortably fast. About 51% of the employees at BP work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at BP 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
BP employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at BP report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at BP have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
79% of BP employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
BP employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
79% of BP employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
BP employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of BP employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining BP - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining BP is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. BP employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 57% 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.
BP KPIs and OKRs
At BP 25% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of BP's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 16 BP employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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BP CEO & Leadership
71 /100
BP CEO Awards and Recognitions
BP’s CEO Bernard Looney started in this role in 2020. Bernard’s approval rate is just above average, putting Bernard in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Bernard Looney is well regarded by employees for the Compensation BP offers, and ranks among the Top 40% of CEOs by employees in that category. Bernard is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees with Entry Level experience. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to BP’s competitors, Bernard Looney ranks just above DCP Midstream’s CEO Wouter van Kempen. With Bernard’s leadership, BP employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Bernard was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
BP Leadership
The BP Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Bernard Looney, COO Developments and Technology James Dupree, and MidCon Operations VP Shawn Holzhauser
Bernard Looney CEO / President
Bernard Looney serves as the CEO / President of BP.
James Dupree COO Developments and Technology
James Dupree serves as the COO Developments and Technology for BP. James started at BP in May of 2015. James is based in... read more
Shawn Holzhauser MidCon Operations VP
Shawn Holzhauser serves as the MidCon Operations VP for BP. Shawn started at BP in January of 2018. Shawn is based in... read more
Will Burton VP Operations West BU
Will Burton serves as the VP Operations West BU for BP. Will started at BP in January of 2015. Will is based in the... read more
Richard Saenz VP of HR, Developments and Technology
Richard Saenz serves as the VP of HR, Developments and Technology for BP. Richard started at BP in August of 2016.... read more
Rick Altizer SVP Fuel Sales and Marketing - BP Retail North America
Rick Altizer serves as the SVP Fuel Sales and Marketing - BP Retail North America for BP. Rick started at BP in December... read more
Carolyn Ballard Senior Director, U.S. Internal Communications
Carolyn Ballard serves as the Senior Director, U.S. Internal Communications for BP. Carolyn started at BP in December of... read more
Debra Jennings-Johnson Senior Director, Supplier Diversity
Debra Jennings-Johnson serves as the Senior Director, Supplier Diversity for BP. Debra started at BP in January of 1998.... read more
Aleida Rios Head of Upstream Engineering
Aleida Rios serves as the Head of Upstream Engineering for BP. Aleida started at BP in May of 2018. Aleida is based in... read more
BP Salaries
How much does BP pay?
How much do people at BP get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at BP is $139,683, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,563, or $58 per hour.
At BP, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,999 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $42,152 annually. Average BP salaries by department include: Product at $199,554, Communications at $239,292, Finance at $91,776, and Design at $115,889. Half of BP salaries are above $121,563.
187 employees at BP rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 567 ratings) while 175 employees at BP rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 185 ratings).
Salaries contributed from BP employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Lead Engineer, Project Manager- Marketing, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from BP employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $304k | $304k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $316k | $316k | 100th Percentile |
$139,683*
Average Compensation
$121,563*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
BP Salaries by City
BP Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at BP
Diverse employees at BP score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing BP in the Top 35% 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 BP across various culture dimensions.
We are a global business and as such it is paramount to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. To achieve this, we are building a diverse workforce by consciously attracting the best people to BP.
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BP Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
BP PTO
BP's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is BP's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. BP's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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BP Careers
BP Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, BP applied for 47 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 87% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
BP has a total of 70100 employees
47
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 87% Granted (41 out of 47)
- 0% Denied ( out of 47)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 47)
- 13% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (6 out of 47)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in BP on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 25% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
IT | 13% | |
Operations | 13% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Pittsburgh | 13% | |
Houston | 13% | |
Denver | 13% | |
Milwaukee | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding BP
Who is the CEO of BP?
BP CEO is Bernard Looney, their score by employees is 71
What is BP eNPS?
The eNPS for BP is 2
What is BP revenue?
BP revenue is $278B
What is the salary for Senior Designer in BP?
Senior Designer average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the Communications in BP?
The average salaries for Communications in BP is 239k
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