NFP Compensation Insights | March 2024
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M&A Impact on Human Capital in the Oil & Gas Sector
M&A activity in the oil and gas industry continues to trend as companies seek to acquire greater market share, cut costs and streamline operations. However, in the case of certain deals, human capital structure challenges can arise, potentially threatening the success of the transaction.
In this month’s featured article, we explore the impact M&A has on human capital in the oil and gas market and what companies can do to mitigate risks and retain their top tier talent. In addition, we encourage those in this sector to participate in our Midstream and Upstream Compensation surveys to gain valuable insights and remain competitive.
We hope you find the information helpful as many of these considerations can be applied to all industries and not just in M&A transactions. As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to NFPCC for expert guidance in any aspect of your compensation planning and total rewards strategy.
By Kyle Lamport
Geopolitical and monetary policies have a massive impact on the oil and gas industry, as each shift can lead to major changes in growth projections, operational efficiency, and broader cost reduction strategies. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the subsequent increase in commodity prices, a new wave of M&A activity has greatly impacted growth strategies in the oil and gas market.
Employee retention trends and challenges in the oil and gas industry
In our conversations with oil and gas executives, discussions around talent are converging on a theme: companies are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain employees, especially since skill requirements are changing dramatically in the decarbonization era.
Reimagining Talent in M&A
With survival and growth riding on a company’s ability to hire the best talent, more executives are finding creative ways to solve the people equation. Executives see talent retention as the second-biggest contributor to deal success. And with record numbers of employees actively job searching, the challenge is getting even more critical as many industries face a talent shortage.
NEWS & UPDATES
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