Graduating in 2006 with a masters in electronic and electrical engineering, I started my career in the energy sector. I had no understanding at that time of the significant challenges I was to encounter – and I don’t mean the technical kind. In today’s competitive landscape, many women find themselves…
Lauren Neal is the founder of and Chief Program Creator at Valued at Work, a consultancy that creates workplace cultures where no one wants to leave, in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
Since 2005, Neal has worked as an engineer and project manager in the energy sector offshore, onshore and onsite on multimillion-dollar projects across the globe. Chartered through both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Association of Project Management (APM), Neal is a sought-after speaker, writer and consultant, championing career progression within STEM and inclusive workplace cultures beyond the boundaries of demographics.
Neal’s book, Valued at Work: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable, and Retain Women in STEM, released in October 2023, became an Amazon #1 bestseller and is a finalist in the 2024 Business Book Awards.
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Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.