The purpose of this campaign is to encourage Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL or the Company) to recognize the benefits of remote work and to consider offering greater flexibility for employees to perform their work outside of the office.

This impacts you if:

• You enjoy the benefits of working together in-person in the office but would like the ability to work remotely a few days a week.
• You'd prefer to work in the office everyday but would like the flexibility to work remotely if necessary to accommodate personal circumstances (appointments, family, etc.)

Summary:

The rationale for using this platform is to provide a voice for employees on a subject that we have been shut out on.  Many companies including CNRL’s peers have surveyed their staff to determine what the future of office work may look like for their organization.  These companies are doing this because it’s inevitable that change and additional flexibility is coming in the corporate world.  When the question on support for remote work was presented at our staff shareholder meeting the Company’s response dismissing this was a fait accompli.  While we have the utmost respect for and confidence in CNRL’s senior management to guide this company we need to push back on the notion that our success and ability to create value is rooted to being in the office 5 days a week.

The past year and a half has been challenging and enlightening for all of us.  We have proven that in spite of working apart we were able to meet deadlines, execute projects, continuously improve and create tremendous value for the Company.  There is no dispute that there are many benefits to working together in the office.  We want to continue to leverage those benefits and believe they can be improved by giving employees time and space away from our corporate offices to live more healthy and intentional lives.

World class organizations are now offering hybrid/flexible solutions for their employees.  This is our opportunity to encourage CNRL to embrace this future and be not only an industry leader but a global leader by doing the same.  With this being said, it is important to note...

• We recognize the privilege we have as employees of a financially sound, well managed company that has allowed many of us to work safely during the Covid-19 pandemic.
• We recognize there may not be a one-size fits all solution given the diversity and job requirements across the company's business units.  VP's and Managers should be empowered to work with their teams to determine how much flexibility could be offered while still providing opportunities to leverage our ability to work together and develop people. 
• We recognize that any decision made towards this goal should continually be evaluated.  As shareholders in the Company we want to see continued growth and success.  This is only possible if we continue to work efficiently and effectively in the office and, if successful, outside of the office.  

What you can do?

1. Sign this petition.  If you don't feel comfortable sharing your name publicly on this page you can uncheck that feature and it will not be shared with or visible to anyone.  As the organizer I unfortunately have felt it necessary to use a pseudonym to protect myself.
2. Share this campaign with your colleagues.  Keep the dialogue positive and professional.  Change isn't easy and we want to work with CNRL not against it to accomplish this goal.
3. Speak to your supervisor and colleagues about the opportunities and challenges of offering hybrid/flexible work arrangements within your group.  Be mindful your experience(s) either positive or negative over the past year may not be shared by everyone.

What happens next?

If there is sufficient interest we will make HR and management at the Company aware of this campaign and they will be able to respond on this platform or to employees through internal communication.  

Questions/Comments can be left on this petition or sent to changecnrl@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!  Together we can make our workplace a better place and continue to create value.