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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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
New director at EnerMech to deliver group-wide marketing plan
Seasoned marketing professional Alison Hazell is celebrating promotion to a director's role at Aberdeen firm EnerMech after five years with the company.
‘It’s good to talk, but we need to go further’: UK oil and gas chaplain grapples with spiritual and virtual challenges
Currently averaging an installation visit around once a week, Reverend Gordon Craig’s schedule keeps him busier than many of the North Sea’s offshore travellers.
Aberdeen oil worker finds new home for mobile pet shop
An Aberdeen oil and gas worker is opening a new pet shop in nearby Westhill.
Queen dies at Balmoral aged 96
The Queen has died at the age of 96.
Liz Truss wins Tory leadership contest to become prime minister
Liz Truss will be the UK’s new prime minister after beating Rishi Sunak to take over the Conservative party.
Photography competition looks to capture life in the energy sector
North Sea sunsets, industrial landscapes and ‘majestic’ wind turbines are among the compositions submitted to a new photography competition which aims to frame life in the energy sector.
RMI boss to run ‘Ultra marathon’ for Denis Law Legacy Trust
Director of UK sales at Remote Medical International (RMI), Dave Thompson has committed to running an 'ultra marathon' to raise money for the Denis Law Legacy Trust.
OEUK launches new survey to help drive D&I in offshore energy
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) will survey its members to help measure the overall diversity of the offshore workforce, as it works to improve inclusion and representation.
Council will have final say on any changes to Piper Alpha gardens
Aberdeen City Council has made clear it will have the final say over any proposed changes to memorial gardens in Aberdeen, as it consults with survivors and families affected by the Piper Alpha disaster.
Oil and gas driving recruitment specialist growth – but shift to renewables is on the way
A resurgent oil and gas industry is driving an “extremely competitive” recruitment market while jobs in the renewable and digital sectors grow but at a slower pace.
Trio of new appointments join Scottish Renewables board
Industry body Scottish Renewables has welcomed three new directors to its board, bringing in expertise from business development, external relations and the energy services sector.
Nautical Petroleum founder steps up to chairman at Viaro
Viaro Energy has appointed Steve Jenkins as its non-executive chairman, following the departure of Roger Tucker.