Skill shortages continue to be the main

concern for employers worldwide

employers concerns in the current employment market

7.9%
9.2%

Skills shortages

2.1%

Economic instability

33.8%

Environmental concerns
Safety regulations

9.4%

Security/safety
caused by social unrest
Immigration/
overseas visa program

14.5%

Other

23.1%

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INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Confidence and Concerns

Skill shortages worldwide still plague the industry, however immigration

and overseas visa programs are less concerning to employers. Expect
competition on a global level for top talent as business activity gains
strength throughout 2014.

 onfidence levels in next

C
years industry growth remain
high but have declined
slightly from last year,
reflecting the caution that
has crept into the industry.

EMPLOYERS CONFIDENCE IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

John Faraguna, Managing Director, Hays Oil & Gas

For the past three years employers have had a consistently positive
outlook on the industry. Over 70 per cent of employers have a positive to
very positive outlook moving into 2014. Despite this positivity there are
still many factors that could impede on employers plans for growth. For
example, in South America and Australasia, approximately a third of
employers are concerned with economic instability and in North America,
40 per cent are concerned with skill shortages. In Africa economic
instability is equally as concerning as the potential of environmental
issues. Safety regulations remain an important concern here as well.

100%

5.7%
15.8%

80%
60%

34.1%

5.5%

6.2%

20.8%

20.7%

21.5%

9.7%

Neutral

33.4%
46.8%

40%
20%
0%

43.6%

6.5%
2009

Negative

Positive

46.2%

47.8%

Very positive

45.1%

11.8%
2010

26.7%

26%

26.1%

2011

2012

2013

EMPLOYERS CONCERNS IN THE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT MARKET

Skills
shortages

Economic
instability

Environmental Safety
concerns
regulations

Immigration/
overseas visa
program

Security/safety Other
caused by
social unrest
2.1%

All regions

33.8%

Africa

23.4%

23.1%

14.5%

9.4%

9.2%

7.9%
1.6%

19.6%

19.0%

9.3%

11.1%

16.1%
1.6%

Asia

31.5%

Australasia

40.0%

25.1%

13.3%

8.8%

12.4%

7.4%
4.6% 3.3% 4.2%

27.7%

13.9%

6.4%
4.1%

Europe

47.6%

Middle East

30.2%

21.4%

10.8%

2.6%
6.6% 6.8%
1.3%

North America

39.5%

Russia and CIS

29.2%

21.0%

13.9%
23.8%

10.7%

11.5%

11.4%

4.5% 3.0%
6.9% 5.4%

16.8%

3.0%

South America

25.8%

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26.8%
30.3%

13.5%
21.0%

10.8%

6.3% 10.4%
9.2%

3.9%
2.3%
7.4%

EMPLOYERS GEOGRAPHICAL FOCUS OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, OUTSIDE THEIR OWN REGIONAL AREA

North Sea
 eoscience and subsurface professionals are in high
G
demand due to an emergence of projects over the last
12 months. These candidates with North Sea specific
development experience are in particular short supply
as they are typically recruited for projects overseas.
Employers in 2014 should plan ahead their recruitment
plans in order be prepared for this shortage.
Ed Allnutt, Director, Hays Oil & Gas

Middle East
 e have seen strong business activity
W
in 2013, and as planned projects come
on-line, we expect the Middle East to be
a hive of recruitment of activity over the
next year. The labour market is forecast
to remain stable for local candidates
but increase for imported talent, as
employers look to overseas to source the
skills needed to support major projects
planned for 2014.
Gary Ward, Director, Hays Oil & Gas

9.6%
7.7%

10.9%

8.7%

21.2%

North America
 iring levels for both
H
permanent and temporary
professionals are predicted to
increase in 2014 as new projects
are approved. Although many
candidates will come from
the local market in Canada,
initiatives such as the new LNG
pipeline will require employers
to reach out internationally to
obtain all the skills needed.
Jim Fearon, Vice President,
Hays Oil & Gas

11.6%

12.7%

7.8%
9.7%
Asia
 ith a consistently high level of job flow
W
through-out the year, candidates are high
in demand causing wage pressures. In
an effort to keep costs from escalating
employers are utilising bonuses to keep
base salaries in check. We anticipate
much of the same for 2014.
Mike Wilkshire, Director, Hays Oil & Gas

Australia
 ith portions of the market remaining
W
flat over 2013, employers are looking to
exhaust local resources before they will
consider sponsorship. Key technical areas
and skillsets specific to new technology
like FLNG and dynamic positioning
are new to Australia however, and as
such, employers are looking to overseas
markets for resources.
Paula Kirwan, Director, Hays Oil & Gas

100%
19%

21.6%

23%

25.3%

80%
60%
40%
20%
0%

26%

32.4%

2009

2010

Increase more than 10%

Increase between 5-10%

29.4%

24%

24.2%

15.7%

17.6%

17%

2011

2012

2013

28.1%
21.9%

27.6%

29.8%

30%
20.9%

28%

27.4%

SECTION FIVE: INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

EXPECTED SALARY CHANGES IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

SECTION ONE: INDUSTRY IN PERSPECTIVE

Focus for 2014

SECTION FOUR: INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT SECTION THREE: INDUSTRY BENEFITS SECTION TWO: SALARY INFORMATION

INDUSTRY OUTLOOK

Increase up to 5%
Remain static
Decrease

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