Posts Tagged: resource skills shortage
Offshore Europe 2019 – Changing Skills Landscape
The size, scale and sense of optimism at this year’s Offshore Europe are indicators of the recent upturn in the UK North Sea. Production is at its highest level since 2011 – companies continue to drive greater efficiencies to enable them to compete globally, with more new opportunities are being drilled. In August 2019 Oil […]
Read moreFood & Drink Manufacturing 2015 – Skills Shortages & Solutions
Highlights The UK food & drink manufacturing industry will require 109,000 new staff over the next 10 years Key UK skills shortages include higher-level skills in R&D, science, technology and engineering related roles along with senior/management roles and front-line production staff Click HERE to read the latest on Skills Shortages & Solutions In the UK Food […]
Read moreAOG 2015 Follow-Up: Top Tips
Did you make it to AOG this year ? In a survey of AOG 2015 exhibitors more than 36% stated the primary issue in the Australian oil and gas industry which concerned them was the skills/knowledge shortage (1). Oil and gas companies operating in Australia are now increasingly turning to contractor suppliers to help them fill these […]
Read moreOTC2014 – U.S. oil & Gas market – what’s new ?
It’s May 2014 and OTC time again ! What’s been happening in the U.S. oil & gas sector since OTC2013 ? Read our quick update – U.S. Oil & Gas sector update May 2014 One of the things that hasn’t changed since OTC2103 and continues to be a major problem for oil & gas companies […]
Read moreIt’s AOG 2014 week !
February is upon us and the first major event of the international oil & gas calendar is here – AOG 2014! Last year Ten Live headed along to AOG2013 and we were so impressed by the sheer size and scale of AOG 2013. We were also delighted to have the opportunity to learn more about the […]
Read moreHow will UKCS companies retain their skilled staff ?
Did you make it to OE2013 ? Ten Live were thrilled to be part of SDI’s Scotland stand and we found the exhibition highly impressive, particularly in terms of the quality and quantity of exhibitors. One of the key issues highlighted at OE2013 was the fact that UKCS companies are facing a real challenge in […]
Read moreA hugely successful Offshore Europe 2013, but what next for the UKCS…. ?
Offshore Europe 2013 was a tremendous success – a true showcase for the global Oil & Gas industry and for Aberdeen, the UK & European oil capital, with 63,000 visitors (25% up on 2011) and 1500 exhibitors from 37 countries over 4 days. Exciting times ahead now for the global Oil & Gas industry, but with […]
Read moreAre you ready for Offshore Europe 2013 ?
Offshore Europe 2013 is almost upon us, at a time when the UKCS is experiencing a boom, with substantial reserves to be recovered and record levels of investment reported. However, a number of challenges may stand in the way, including the mass skills shortages reported this year and the increase in skills which will required […]
Read moreUK employers planning to take on more staff
Good news for the UK jobs market ! The latest JobsOutlook survey from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) reports a rise in the number of employers planning to take on more staff. May’s survey also shows improved expectations for workforce growth in the short and medium terms and worker shortages are forecast in the technical […]
Read moreTen Live at AOG 2013, Australia’s largest oil & gas expo
Ten Live have been invited by the UK DTI (Department Trade & Industry) and SDI (Scottish Development International) to exhibit at Australia’s largest oil and gas exhibition in Perth Australia on 20-22 February 2013 ,as part of a UK/Scottish trade mission. The annual exhibition attracts over 450 exhibitors from 20 countries and 11,000 visitors. This […]
Read moreMobile operator Three raises its UK 4G/LTE game
Has mobile operator Three lit the 4G/LTE torch paper by last week pledging to offer its 4G/LTE services to existing customers as a no-cost upgrade when it launches its 4G/LTE network later this year? Should Three’s aggressive launch plan really come as something of a surprise to the UK telecoms industry? Despite having first-mover advantage, […]
Read moreUK telecoms providers must look outwith the EU to source skilled 4G/LTE staff
Once other operators join Everything Everywhere (EE) and launch their 4G/LTE services in the UK in 2013, their success and the success of other 4G/LTE telecoms providers will very much depend on their ability to retain and motivate existing employees and to attract highly-skilled personnel. UK telecoms providers should be asking themselves this question now – why […]
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