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INDUSTRY BENEFITS
Company Benets
Bonuses top the list as the highest ranked benefit across all company
types, staying consistent with 2012. Global Super Majors and Equipment
Manufacturer & Supplier companies offer pension plans more so than
other company types. On the other hand, EPCM and Oilfield Services
offer more overtime pay.
As candidates move within sectors employers should be mindful of the
benefits professionals are used to receiving and be flexible with their
offerings in order to attract their desired talent.
TOP BENEFITS BY COMPANY TYPE
Overtime
Home leave allowance/ights Overtime
19%
17%
Home leave allowance/ights 22%
17%
Housing
Pension Home leave allowance/ights
21%
22%
Car/Transport/Petrol 22%
20%
No Benets
No Benets
No Benets
No Benets
32%
24%
23%
32%
Health Plan
Health Plan Health Plan
26%
31%
Pension 25%
28%
Car/Transport/Petrol
Meal allowance Housing
20%
18%
Housing 23%
19%
Home leave allowance/ights
Car/Transport/Petrol Car/Transport/Petrol
21%
28%
Health Plan 35%
20%
Bonuses
Bonuses
Bonuses
Bonuses
35%
44%
46%
36%
EPCM/CONTRACTOR
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER & SUPPLY
GLOBAL SUPER MAJOR/OPERATOR
OILFIELD SERVICES/CONSULTANCY
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INDUSTRY BENEFITS
Regional Benets
PERCENTAGE OF EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVE BENEFITS BY REGION
Bonuses are the most popular benefit offered to employees for all
regions bar North and South America. In North America in the last
year, health plans have taken over the number one spot for most
prevalent benefit offered. This could be in response to the recent
US Obama Care implementation.
In South America, health plans are again the most popular benefit.
South America also has the lowest number of employees who are not
receiving benefits.
Australasia, although experiencing a small decline in the number of
people receiving benefits, is still above its lowest number in 2010.
The Middle East has seen the highest percentage increase in the number
of people receiving benefits, as benefits are offered to >10 per cent
more people than in 2013. The number of people receiving benefits in
the Middle East currently surpasses the previous high in 2010.
Africa Asia Australasia CIS Europe Middle East North
America
South
America
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20%
30%
40%
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60%
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2013
2011
2012
2010
Middle East, Asia and South
America are the regions
with the fewest number of
oil and gas professionals
without benets
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INDUSTRY BENEFITS
Regional Benets
TOP BENEFITS BY REGION
Meal allowance
Training
Overtime 22%
9%
20%
Housing
Home leave allowance/ights
Housing 25%
12%
25%
No Benets
No Benets
No Benets 29%
44%
23%
Health Plan
Pension
Health Plan 31%
19%
34%
Home leave allowance/ights
Car/Transport/Petrol
Home leave allowance/ights 24%
11%
23%
Car/Transport/Petrol
Health Plan
Car/Transport/Petrol 26%
15%
27%
Bonuses
Bonuses
Bonuses 37%
30%
48%
AFRICA
AUSTRALASIA
Meal allowance 10%
Car/Transport/Petrol 15%
No Benets 39%
Pension 25%
Overtime 10%
Health Plan 21%
Bonuses 33%
EUROPE
Training 12%
Car/Transport/Petrol 16%
No Benets 29%
Bonuses 36%
Overtime 16%
Pension 21%
Health Plan 39%
NORTH AMERICA
ASIA
Meal allowance 16%
Health Plan 31%
No Benets 23%
Home leave allowance/ights 33%
Car/Transport/Petrol 26%
Housing 33%
Bonuses 41%
MIDDLE EAST
Car/Transport/Petrol 16%
Housing 20%
No Benets 35%
Health Plan 24%
Meal allowance 18%
Home leave allowance/ights 23%
Bonuses 30%
RUSSIA AND CIS
Training 17%
Car/Transport/Petrol 19%
No Benets 22%
Bonuses 40%
Pension 18%
Meal allowance 25%
Health Plan 46%
SOUTH AMERICA
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INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT
Stafng Levels
Projected headcount growth remains on par with the previous two
years. We have seen three years of consistently optimistic expectations
of headcount growth, indicative of the relevant confidence in the
industry.
In 2013 there was a slight dip in the number of employers planning to
increase their headcount by more than 10 per cent, reaffirming that
employers are setting realistic expectations for increases in the headcount.
The industry continues to rely heavily on contract workers and
companies expect this to continue and perhaps increase in the future.
PERCENTAGE OF STAFF EMPLOYED ON A
TEMPORARY OR CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT IN 2013
EXPECTATION THAT CONTRACTOR
LEVELS WILL CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
EXPECTATION THAT EXPAT
LEVELS WILL CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
41.6%
Increase
43.8%
Increase
40.5%
Remain the same
48.7%
Remain the same
17.9%
Decrease
7.6%
Decrease
None 12.5%
Between 5-20% 34.1%
Up to 5% 12.0%
More than 20% 41.4%
PERCENTAGE OF WORKFORCE
EMPLOYED AS AN EXPAT IN 2013
None 21.4%
Between 5-10% 22.9%
Up to 5% 21.8%
More than 10% 33.9%
AREAS IN WHICH CONTRACTORS
ARE EMPLOYED IN OIL AND GAS
Always Sometimes Never
Operations, Maintenance & Production
Petrochemicals
Project Controls
HSE & QAQC
Geoscience & Petroleum Engineering
Equipment & Supply
Engineering & Design
Drilling & Well Delivery
Subsea & Pipelines
45.4% 37.9% 16.6%
37.1% 36.3% 26.5%
40.4% 46.1% 13.5%
45.9% 38.9% 15.1%
27.7% 44.6% 27.7%
33.6% 43.6% 22.8%
38.1% 43.1% 18.8%
28.7% 40.9% 30.4%
34.1% 43.2% 22.7%
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rely less on expat
workers than in 2012.
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INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT
Diversity and Movement of Workforce
A new generation has arrived and is now embedded in the world of
work. Generation Y (Gen Y) those born between 1983 and 1995
now represent a significant and increasing percentage of the global
labour market. As the Baby Boomers and Gen X start to leave the
workforce, this generation will take over the reigns and be responsible
for leading the worldwide economy.
Research recently conducted by Hays sheds some light on Gen Ys
attitudes to issues surrounding their work and careers: what attracts
them to a potential employer and what makes them stay such as
reward, training and work/life balance; what they look for in an ideal
boss; what they regard as key indicators of career success; and how
they relate to social media and emerging technology.
Its probably not surprising that our research shows that Gen Y across
the globe differs from prior generations in terms of their needs and
aspirations in the workplace. By and large, they look for a more
engaging employee value proposition than prior generations, and
value flexibility in when and where they work.
However, our research also shows that Gen Y differs considerably from
region to region and from country to country. For instance, while all
Gen Ys want to be compensated appropriately, wealth creation is much
more important to those in China than Gen Y in the UK or US where
work/life balance and job satisfaction are equally important.
In contrast, Gen Y in Japan view job security as the most important
indicator of career success. Gen Y in the US are more motivated by
making a difference to society than any other country surveyed,
whereas Gen Y UK are the most motivated by interesting work and
coming up with solutions, and workers in China value public recognition.
In terms of an ideal boss, Gen Y in the UK and US seek coaching,
mentoring and leadership, whereas in China and Japan they are more
interested in their boss being a confidant and an allocator of work.
In the oil and gas industry, the aging workforce and the increasing demand
for highly skilled professionals has created skills shortages in many
disciplines and in many parts of the world. In fact, our survey shows that
skills shortages are now the most important issue facing companies today.
Gen Y workers will play an increasingly important role in solving the
industrys skill shortages. Therefore it is critical for companies and their HR
departments to understand what motivates Gen Y so that they can most
effectively attract, motivate and retain them.
6.6%
7.3%
19.1%
22.7%
15.5%
11.5%
4.2%
8.5%
18.4%
8.6%
2.1%
11.3%
4.9%
0.3%
4.5%
92.7%
13.7%
17.6%
14.4%
13.7%
95.8%
11.4%
81.6%
10.1%
4.7%
88.7%
7.8%
2.0%
10.7%
89.3%
Australasia
24 and under
Asia
25-29
8.4%
91.6%
Africa
30-34
10.8%
89.2%
Europe
35-39
13.2%
86.8%
Russia and CIS
40-44
Middle East
45-49
North America
50-54
60-64
South America
55-59
65 and over
Male
Male
Female
Female
REGIONAL GENDER DIFFERENCES
DIVERSITY OF STAFF
INSIGHT INTO GENERATION Y
AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
Women and younger workers
make up more of the oil and gas
industry workforce than last year
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INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT
Experience and Tenure
This year has seen a significant increase in the number of workers new
to the industry as companies are hiring more college graduates as well
as experienced workers to join their business from other industries.
However, years of experience of professionals within their current roles
have largely stayed the same with previous years.
With the baby boomer generation nearing retirement we could see an
exodus of professionals leaving the industry with vast knowledge and
skill sets. Employers can address this impending issue with appropriate
training and succession planning.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
TIME IN CURRENT ROLE
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FOR SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE AREAS
20+ years 10-19 years 5-9 years 0-4 years
Construction/
Installation
Project
Controls
Geoscience
Subsea/
Pipelines
36.0%
26.5%
23.0%
22.4%
26.4%
24.7%
30.1%
21.4%
16.2%
24.7%
19.0%
29.8%
21.4%
24.1%
27.9%
26.5%
35.6%
0-4 years
23.1%
5-9 years
21.7%
10-19 years
19.5%
20+ years
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2011 2012 2013
26.0%
25.0%
28.7%
12.0%
8.3%
24.6%
29.2%
24.7%
13.7%
7.7%
23.4%
26.6%
24.9%
15.6%
9.5%
6 - 10 years
1-2 years
10+ years
3-5 years
Less than 1 year