One of the biggest catastrophes the world faces today is the climate crisis. Weather extremes, rising sea levels, and economic disruption are all effects of climate change on humanity – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Although the damage has already been done, the climate emergency is...
Due to COVID-19, retail shopping will never be the same
COVID-19 represents a sea change for retail services that will alter the customer experience for years, perhaps decades to come. What at first appeared to be a temporary aberration is taking on a measure of permanence. Some have even resorted to reframing the popular aphorism as the new “abnormal.” Key...
Is ESG Investing Dead?
Investing in companies that focus on their impact on the environment, on social issues, and on corporate governance (ESG) seems to be the focus of a newer generation of investors. This newer generation seems to care more about how companies are participating in socio-economic and environmental progress, than maximizing...
The interactive and rigorous approach taken in the UTSA Honors College’s Tutorial I encourages critical thinking on the part of students regarding timely and relevant topics confronting society In one instance highlighting The University of Texas at San Antonio’s goal of offering experiential learning, the Honors College is now in...
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Stinson, LLP Shares Advice on Handling Employment Claims The Impact of the Pandemic on Employment Law Claims in the Oil and Gas Industry The oil and gas industry is not immune to the staggering labor and employment issues caused by the global pandemic. This industry experienced nearly 200,000 job cuts, approximately...
assessments in the oil & gas industry
Looking from the outside in, assessments can sometimes feel like a ‘box ticking’ exercise. However, when it comes to industries such as the energy sector, they can literally become a matter of life and death. As with many sectors, energy companies have not been left untouched by the rapid evolution...
AI in the oil and gas industry
Artificial intelligence (AI)  in the energy sector typically focuses on improving operational efficiency and predictive analytics. Companies use AI-driven technologies to analyze large amounts of data to make accurate predictions about future events, giving them a competitive advantage over their peers. By leveraging AI technology, companies can reduce costs,...
Biting the Hand that Feeds You: Virtue Signaling Against Oil and Gas
The North Face is inviting scorn and maybe a little coal into their petroleum-based stockings this Christmas. Why does a performance nylon apparel brand want to cut off their nose to spite their face? The North Face, a high-end outdoor brand, made the latest move in the never-ending quest to...
SHALE Featured 10
Since its inception, technology has driven the development and transformation of the oil and gas industry. Technologies to locate and extract oil and gas reserves enabled the shale revolution, and a new revolution is around the corner for oil and gas exploration and production companies. While it might sound...
digital marketing
With the rise of social media, digital marketing has changed drastically. Brands are now using these technologies to reach out and connect with their target audience in new ways that were never possible before—this includes traditional advertising mediums such as billboards as well! For that reason, “going digital” has become...