Soft Skills

The first of a two-part discussion of how ethics and integrity matter in the workplace.

Natural gas is increasingly important as a cleaner-burning fuel. To meet growing demand, the industry will need a highly trained workforce, meaning more students need to be attracted to the industry.

Deepwater activities involve significant risk. How the risks and challenges are managed may depend on corporate culture. Key aspects of corporate culture are discussed.

What is work-life balance, why is it important, how things get out of balance, and how to come back to an equilibrium state.

Results of a survey that examines job satisfaction in the oil and gas industry and whether there is a difference for those who work for independents, majors, and national oil companies.

Amir Soltani, Statoil, discusses the diverse workforce represented in the Arctic and what it is like to live and work there.

Tackling climate change is the key issue for the oil and gas industry in the years ahead. How will you respond?

The authors provide practical suggestions for improving your presentations to management so that your research contributions are more likely to be supported.

Cajetan Onu, senior reservoir geologist, Total E&P UK, talks about the importance of hard work.

Technical and managerial career paths are not mutually exclusive. For 80 or 90% of technical management roles, there is significant common ground with respect to the journey, accomplishments, recognition, and relative success.