BP Wins Citation as Employee of Choice for Women
Release date:
13 March 2012
Company Proud To Be Recognised For Second Successive Year
BP Australia today welcomed receipt of its second consecutive citation as an Employer of Choice for Women.
The citation recognises organisations who have demonstrated their commitment to gender equality by creating an organisational culture that values men and women equally and promotes recognition and advancement of women in the workplace.
Following the introduction of a 5 year-plan in 2009 the company has continued with a progressive agenda aimed at ensuring a diverse and inclusive organisation, where everyone can achieve their potential.
BP’s President for Australasia, Paul Waterman, said that diversity in the organisation encourages people to join, stay and recommend BP to others and that delivering greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace remains a priority for the company.
“There are many examples of progress, but one of the most satisfying is our success in attracting more applications from women for technician posts at our refinery in Queensland. By doing things differently we have, over the past two years, increased the proportion of women who were both short-listed as candidates and eventually appointed to the role,” said Waterman.
The citation recognises organisations who have demonstrated their commitment to gender equality by creating an organisational culture that values men and women equally and promotes recognition and advancement of women in the workplace.
Following the introduction of a 5 year-plan in 2009 the company has continued with a progressive agenda aimed at ensuring a diverse and inclusive organisation, where everyone can achieve their potential.
BP’s President for Australasia, Paul Waterman, said that diversity in the organisation encourages people to join, stay and recommend BP to others and that delivering greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace remains a priority for the company.
“There are many examples of progress, but one of the most satisfying is our success in attracting more applications from women for technician posts at our refinery in Queensland. By doing things differently we have, over the past two years, increased the proportion of women who were both short-listed as candidates and eventually appointed to the role,” said Waterman.
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Director, Helen Conway, said; “Leaders from across Australia from a diverse range of industries are realising the business benefits of receiving the EOCFW citation. This year’s successful applicants are the trailblazers in the war for talent and I congratulate them for their innovation and commitment to improving gender equality in the workplace.”
Waterman concluded; “We are on a journey and making good progress and I’m delighted that our efforts have been recognised by EOWA.”
Waterman concluded; “We are on a journey and making good progress and I’m delighted that our efforts have been recognised by EOWA.”
Notes to Editors:
Out of 2,500 organisations that report to the EOWA (Equal Employment for Women Australia), less than 100 companies have been awarded the citation.Some of the steps taken by BP to improve gender diversity include:
- Annual gender pay parity analysis
- Meritocratic recruitment and promotion processes
- Targets for increasing female managers and senior level leaders
- Having more than 50% female participation in leadership and development programmes
- Increased purchased leave policy – now up to 6 weeks
- Generous maternity leave provisions, with flexibility to take half pay for 8 months
- Improved flexible work policy
- Gender leadership mentoring programs
- Introduction of a Part time workers network
- Responsible Leadership program with focus on the role of our senior leaders in driving ethical and gender leadership
