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A Transgender Perspective
I have identified as Transgender all my life. Away from work, I live my life part-time as a woman, with a supportive partner. I qualified...


Should sanitary products be freely available in female toilets?
“I’m the Director of my Company, and before we put tampons and pads in all of our bathrooms, I used to walk to the toilet with a tampon...


"I can do anything I set my mind to!"
This was a Mentee’s self-realisation at the end of the AXIS Network’s Mentoring program, 2021 cohort 5. How fantastic is that? Other...


An Uphill Battle for Diversity and Inclusion
Peter is a Diversity & Inclusion advisor and coach. With over 40 years’ experience in the energy sector. His expertise includes D&I,...


A taboo conversation.... Continued!
Menopause. You’d be forgiven for not having it on the top of your list when it comes to fun topics to discuss at work. But it’s...
Guidelines launched to help build more inclusive workplaces offshore
Recognising the important role inclusion plays in any workplace in terms of productivity, engagement and mental health, AXIS in...


IOW Closeout
Working offshore can be tough for anyone, spending weeks away from home on an installation, isolated from family and friends and many of...


IOW - 2 Piece Coveralls
We recently met with Kelly Thomas & Susannah Stott (Shell UK) to hear about how Shell have widened their range of coveralls available to...


IOW - Working Offshore Whilst Pregnant
We spoke to mum of two Caroline Lawford about her experience of working offshore whilst pregnant. For most women, discovering you are...


IOW - Women’s-fit PPE isn’t just about comfort, it’s about safety.
Case study: Red Wing - Female-fit PPE driving equality Wood, PLC Aberdeen, Scotland, UK This case study is an output from an initiative...


IOW - Offshore Expressing
Returning to work after having a baby is a challenging time for most parents. Even more so when the workplace is offshore, and you don’t...


IOW - Communication is key to make the most of female-fit PPE offshore
Red Wing has a decades-long history of safety innovation for the oil and gas industry, providing premium-quality footwear, workwear,...


IOW - Getting the right fit with Supply Chain
We recently met with Austen Buchan (Managing Director, Mo&Co) to hear how they are working with their customers to ensure there is a...


Transparent Gender Pay Gap Reporting Highlights Progress towards Gender Balance in Oil and Gas
Summary: Transparency in reporting is producing results, with most operators showing year on year improvements towards gender balance. ...


IOW - Food, Glorious Food
Food may be a passing thought to some of us, just fuel for the body, but to other’s it’s an important part of culture, sewed deep within...


IOW - Inclusive Environments Attract Talent
We caught up with Lindsay Patterson, a Senior Engineer of Operations providing Electrical Engineering Support to the Mariner Field,...


IOW - The "Lone Female" Phenomenon
Our thanks to guest blogger, AXIS member Katy Crawford. The “lone female” or “single female” phenomenon is one that is not exclusive to...


IOW - Dedicated Female Facilities
Women have worked in the offshore environment for decades and even though their numbers have grown from a very limited minority, it is no...


IOW - Inclusive Environment
The first time you arrive at a site or offshore platform, the feeling can be daunting. Not knowing what to bring or what to expect is...


IOW - A Change of Strategy
As part of our ongoing research into gender inclusivity in business, we caught up with Holly Paterson from Sky in January 2020 to chat...
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