In this insightful episode, I spoke with Sarah Stanton, Chief People Officer at National Gas, to explore their journey in addressing gender and ethnicity pay gaps. Sarah shares practical strategies, challenges, and successes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within a traditionally male-dominated industry. From recruitment tactics to retention programs, this conversation uncovers the realities of driving systemic change in the workplace.

 

Best Quotes

• On Recruitment: "Women tend to think, ‘If I don’t meet 90% of the criteria, I shouldn’t apply.’ We honed in on 3–4 key skills to widen the talent pool."

• On Retention: "Sponsorship is about advocacy—bringing women into the room and creating opportunities."

• On Inclusion: "Simple fixes, like redesigning PPE for women, can remove daily barriers. Men often don’t realise these challenges exist."

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Connect with Sarah Stanton

• Follow Sarah Stanton on LinkedIn.

• Explore National Gas’s DEI initiatives: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | National Gas

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