Research (Accenture, 2010; McKinsey, 2010) has shown a positive link between Gender diversity and company performance. Yet the Oil and Gas sector remains a Traditionally male dominated one

Analysis by the Royal Academy of Engineering shows that "women made up 51% of The UK population, but only eight percent of engineering professionals..... a survey Conducted by the Centre for International Labour Market Studies states, female Workers make up just four percent of the total oil and gas workforce in the UK." (Marcellin, F, Women in oil and gas: addressing the gender imbalance, Offshore technology.com, 2013).

Write a report on the following:

(i) Identify the issues affecting workforce diversity within the oil and gas Sector, using examples to support your argument

(ii) Critically discuss the ways in which workforce diversity could be Improved within the sector. Your answer should consider the benefits And considerations for employers implementing workforce diversity Strategies and make particular reference to HRM best practice.

(iii) Based upon your analysis, make recommendations to improve HRM