#145 How Private Equity Is Reshaping the Energy Sector's Talent Landscape

About this episode

The episode discusses how private equity is influencing the energy sector's talent landscape and the challenges faced in the industry.

Jim Schafer sits down with colleagues Ryan McGushin and Trevor Morrison for a mid-year state of the energy industry: how private equity now backs ~75% of the client base, why selling got harder, the in-office vs. remote debate, and how to spot — and lose — top talent.

People in this episode

Host: Jim Schafer

Guests: Ryan McGushin, Trevor Morrison

Topics covered

• private equity
• energy sector
• talent landscape
• remote work
• client base

Keywords

• private equity
• energy sector
• talent acquisition
• remote work
• client base

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: private equity, energy industry

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