DEI in the Energy Sector: Research Report
This company, with approximately 85,000 employees and operations in more than 30 countries, aims to hire 50% women among all new hires. To retain women, the organization stresses early-career development. There are a wide variety of programs, ranging from formal and informal mentoring to immersive global programs. The company partners heavily to attract external talent, heavily trains interviewers, and is exploring the use of technology to decrease the chances of bias in recruiting and hiring decisions.
Key Takeaways
- ✓ This is an organization, like many in the energy industry, that had largely limited its D&I focus to gender diversity, equity and inclusion. The events of 2020 caused the company’s leaders to realize the urgency of expanding their efforts.
- ✓ This company also illustrates, once again, the importance of executive level leadership. When the CEO realized a broader DEI focus was needed, the organization reacted quickly with a three-year roadmap.
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