Employment is never just about statistics. A job is never just a number on a spreadsheet. Behind every job is a person, a livelihood, a story. It is a man or a woman, a breadwinner, doing their best to provide for their families, putting food on tables and shelter above heads. Jobs are about enabling children’s education and saving for retirement. Jobs involve fulfilling individual potential, forging societies and fostering community spirit. There is a dignity to work. Against this backdrop, the oil and gas industry has a significant role to play in employment globally. In terms of direct employment, the industry ... (full story)