At PRAGMA, we believe people are the driving force behind progress. The Talent Committee was established to bring together senior industry voices who are redefining how the energy sector recruits, develops, and retains its people.
To learn what was discussed in our inaugural meeting — and explore the insights shared by industry leaders — download the full Key Takeaways Report below.
With a mission to challenge legacy practices and accelerate leadership renewal, the committee focuses on strengthening talent pipelines across all levels — from graduates to the C-suite — ensuring long-term resilience and competitiveness across oil, gas, and energy transition industries.
Our inaugural meeting explored practical strategies to close the talent gap in an era of rapid change, shifting workforce expectations, and competition from other sectors.
Key Highlights
- Recruitment: Early engagement, visible purpose, and broader outreach beyond traditional engineering roles are critical to attracting future talent.
- Retention: Flexibility, career mobility, and alignment with purpose now rank above salary in employee priorities.
- Leadership & Succession: Companies must plan for generational transitions and build more diverse, future-ready leadership pipelines.
- Upskilling: Digital, AI, and low-carbon capabilities are becoming essential at every level of the workforce.
- PRAGMA Actions: Launching industry advocacy campaigns, partnering with universities, and supporting executive search innovation to drive systemic change.
Join us as we continue shaping the future of energy talent — one conversation at a time.
