GenderInEnergy Employee Survey 2023

A survey targeting employees in the energy sector was conducted in summer 2023. The survey was designed to provide insights into company culture, gender biases and their impact on career decisions across traditional, renewable and energy transition sectors. With the demand for professionals in the energy industry expected to increase further, it is crucial to offer attractive working conditions to avoid skills shortages. Our study focuses on assessing employee satisfaction to identify opportunities for improvement. What sets the study apart is its comprehensive approach. We examine not only organisational culture and subtle gender bias, but also general workplace satisfaction as well as misconduct (such as bullying and discrimination), and how these factors influence turnover intentions. By considering these interrelated elements, we hope to gain a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by professionals in the energy sector.

The questionnaires were implemented on the web, namely on EUSurvey and Netigate. The survey made use of a structured questionnaire with a range of closed questions and the option to add open text responses where appropriate. The survey was distributed with the help of the broad network of organisations and experts in the studied countries. In addition, an industry panel provided by Netigate was used to reach the target number of responses. The survey was aimed an any person in the target population of people working in the energy industry, irrespective of gender. The survey took 15 to 20 minutes to answer. All answers were anonymous, and the respondents were not asked any identifiable information, such as e-mail address, to avoid bias. The questionnaire was available in the primary national language of each EU27 country and special attention was paid to formulate the questions in a non-biased, clear and gender-neutral manner, avoiding jargon or ambiguity. No weighting was applied to the dataset.