First ever ScottishPower Renewables offshore wind apprentice graduates to permanent role
21-year-old Jovita Beeston takes on permanent role at East Anglian ONE wind farm after completing three-year apprenticeship.
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Over 200 students take part in Girls In Energy annual conference in Aberdeen
More than 200 young women gathered in Aberdeen last week to discuss innovative solutions to global food, water and energy sector challenges as part of the annual Girls In Energy conference.
Next generation of senior leaders to help ‘make strides’ in D&I
A new cohort of engineering and energy leaders has graduated from the AFBE’s 'Transcend' programme amid a push for greater diversity amongst top management.
Taking advantage of the ‘internal talent marketplace’
Deloitte’s Hayley Strachan told an Aberdeen event that firms should take advantage of their ‘internal talent marketplace’ to drive productivity.
UK oil and gas remembrance service to be held on November 4 in Aberdeen
The UK Oil & Gas Chaplaincy annual service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, November 4 at the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen.
First look: Footage released of ‘horror’ video game set on 1970s North Sea oil rig
Still Wakes the Deep, which is set on a collapsing oil rig in Scotland’s North Sea, will be launched early next year.
Fitness company targets unique challenges faced by offshore workers
New fitness company Offshore Fitness is aiming to help industry workers overcome the challenges they face staying active on the job.
SSE Renewables wind farm ruffles feathers of 400-year-old bird hunt
SSE Renewables has caused a stir in the Outer Hebrides after the company discussed limiting a 400-year-old traditional bird hunt to compensate for the effects of a wind farm.
The Africa child labour scandal
Achieving even modest levels of Diversity and inclusion or, full out, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, today in the developed world has been a hard-fought battle, is far from completed and is unlikely to ever get any easier.
Tackling the stigma of shared parental leave
AXIS recently reported that less than 5% of fathers take Shared Parental Leave, the group said that this shows support from employers can positively drive uptake.
BP to stay at current Aberdeen base after axeing relocation plan
Energy giant BP (LON: BP) has done a U-turn over plans to relocate its North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen.
Let’s keep talking – encouraging conversations to help end the stigma of mental health
As an offshore worker, it can seem particularly hard to talk about mental health, especially with the "manly" attitudes and stigma that can come with it.
Finalists for the 2023 AFBE-UK Awards announced
AFBE-UK has announced the finalists for its Diversity and Inclusion Awards, the winners of which will be revealed on Thursday, November 23 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
Championing Diverse Workforces
In the ever-evolving landscape of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), ASCO is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
Women In New Energy conference brings pioneering leaders to Aberdeen
Local leaders and international influencers gather in Aberdeen for Energy Voice's inaugural Women In New Energy conference celebrating the critical role women have in shaping the future of the energy sector.
‘The bikinis may be gone’ but diversity is still an issue at Offshore Europe
Aberdeen cross-industry gender equality group AXIS Network has published a scathing assessment of the lack of diversity shown at Offshore Europe, held in Aberdeen this month.
“No quick fix”: Industry reacts to offshore workers’ weight gain
Our readers share their own health stories and safety concerns.
Energy sector helps Aberdeenshire firm achieve rapid growth
Aberdeenshire based digital workplace specialist Carbon Group has announced a doubling in revenue after diversifying to support the energy industry.
‘I don’t think you’re cut out for leadership’: Energy bosses open up on industry discrimination
Bosses from BP, Wood, Intertek and others discussed discrimination they've faced in their careers, and the distance still to go.
Decommissioning and renewables work spurs on Ace Winches to huge jump in sales
One of the north-east's best -known businesses, Ace Winches, has reported an "outstanding" financial performance.
Energy industry expert joins fast-growing Gilson Gray in Aberdeen
North Sea energy lawyer Findlay Anderson has joined Gilson Gray as a partner in Aberdeen.
How can Aberdeen ensure its getting the best skills for the energy transition?
Aberdeen’s ongoing transition of decarbonising the oil and gas industry and investing in the development of sustainable green energies has the potential to inject new life into the city, restoring its position on the world stage as an economic powerhouse.
Setting off from Everest base camp, North Sea worker raises cash for Archie Foundation
North Sea HSE advisor, Davie Hill, is to raise funds for the Archie Foundation after Aberdeen Royal Infirmary doctors saved his daughter’s life.
‘Unfiltered’ Xtraordinary podcast lifts lid on women in energy
A new podcast series produced by Xodus Group for International Women’s Day aims to offer a "candid" snapshot of life as a woman in the energy sector.
Playing the high stakes deep sea mining table
Deepsea mining is arguably the most exciting yet controversial segment of the blue economy, which the United Nations estimates boasts an estimated annual turnover of $3-6trillion.