Guided by different voices: diversity helps shape a changing workplace
The winds of change have been blowing for a while, with opportunities to disrupt the status quo being seized left, right and centre.
Diversity
Why gender balance is good for business
Even though energy leaders around the world have established ambitious net zero targets for 2030 and beyond, the energy sector remains the source of around three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today, according to the International Energy Agency.
‘The West has a lot to learn from Asia on diversity and inclusion – it just looks different here’
Studies suggest that many people in Asia see diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI), as a Western concept, shaped by Western experiences and Western values, according to PwC.
Is it time to change the identity of the energy industry?
How far ahead, or how far behind, are you when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives?
Focus on clean energy and gender diversity for latest TechX accelerator programme
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) is putting an emphasis on decarbonisation and gender diversity for its latest TechX accelerator programme, which has a new man at the helm.
Addressing the Great Crew Change for oil and gas
The skills deficit in energy is a source of concern that has increased rapidly for employers. With global authorities cementing their commitment to reaching net zero targets by 2050 at the latest, the pressure is on for energy companies to deliver against substantial sustainability targets. But a dearth of trained resources has the potential to hinder this growth.
AFBE-UK Scotland Diversity and Inclusion Awards shortlist announced
BP, Baker Hughes and Spirit Energy are among those that have made the shortlist for AFBE-UK Scotland's 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Gender parity and inclusion is oil sector’s ‘most pressing challenge’ says Aberdeen group
The oil and gas sector’s “most pressing challenge” is addressing gender parity and inclusion, trumping even net zero, according to an Aberdeen business organisation.
North Sea firms must dig deep to find diverse workforce, Shell top manager warns
North Sea firms must dig deeper into the talent pool to find “unicorns” within the workforce, a Shell plant boss warned yesterday.
Diversity at centre stage for Oil and Gas UK event
A compelling line-up of speakers has been confirmed for an event aiming to put issues surrounding diversity and inclusion centre stage in the oil and gas sector.
Wood president heads up new industry diversity task group
Craig Shanaghey, President, Operations Services, Europe & Africa at Wood, has been announced as the chair of a new task group set up to champion diversity and inclusion in the oil and gas industry.
Diversity in oil & gas. A lot has changed but it can’t stop here
There may be many ways to answer the question, ‘When did it all begin for the UKCS?’ but for the sake of argument, let’s start with the discovery of the Brent field back in 1971.
Chocolate firm founder to spotlight diversity at Offshore Europe
The co-founder of a multi-million pound chocolate enterprise will spotlight issues around diversity and inclusion at Offshore Europe.
Men still dominate boardrooms across north-east
Shock findings have revealed that men still dominate the boardrooms of almost all of the leading businesses based in the north and north-east.
Energy transition progress ‘inextricably linked’ to diversity drive, OGUK chief says
The UK oil sector’s quest to improve diversity and inclusion among the workforce will not be forgotten about as the energy transition debate gathers steam, an industry chief said yesterday.
Drilling into diversity in oil and gas sector
Just over a month ago, the P&J’s sister publication Energy Voice published an article interviewing new Energy Institute (EI) leader Steve Holliday.
OGA ‘concerned’ about industry’s lack of diversity
The Oil and Gas Authority has highlighted concerns about a lack of diversity within the North Sea energy sector.