21. How national gas increased female leadership by 7% — and what's next (Special Guest Sarah Stanton)
About this episode
This episode features Sarah Stanton discussing National Gas's efforts to address gender and ethnicity pay gaps and promote diversity in a male-dominated industry.
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." ---------------------------------------- Connect with Sarah Stanton Follow Sarah Stanton on LinkedIn . Explore National Gas's DEI initiatives: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | National Gas ------------------- Need 1:1 pay gap support? Book a free call Sign up to get weekly pay gap updates: Newsletter
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