GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The Gas Industry Statistics

Gas industry HR evolved focusing on diversity, technology, and workforce development.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The gas industry employs approximately 15 million people worldwide

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In 2022, the global gas industry workforce increased by 3%

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The average annual HR turnover rate in the gas sector is 12%

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The adoption rate of remote work policies in the gas industry increased by 60% during 2020-2022

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70% of HR departments in the gas sector believe onboarding is critical to employee retention

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40% of gas companies have dedicated HR analytics teams

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Employee turnover rate in the gas industry tends to be 10% lower in companies with strong internal communication strategies

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The average employee engagement score in the gas industry is 72%

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54% of gas companies conduct regular skills gap analyses

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HR departments reporting a high level of adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 35% from 2020 to 2022

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52% of HR professionals in the gas industry report improving employee engagement as a top priority

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53% of HR managers in the gas industry believe retention strategies are the most effective way to reduce turnover

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81% of HR managers in the gas industry believe that flexible work arrangements boost employee retention

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The percentage of gas companies that have adopted environmental sustainability policies in HR is 65%

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48% of gas companies report that automation is leading to job restructuring

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Women make up 22% of the HR workforce within the gas industry

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The global average gender pay gap in the gas industry is 12%

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37% of gas companies have dedicated employee resource groups focusing on diversity and inclusion

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The average time to fill an HR vacancy in the gas industry is 45 days

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78% of gas sector companies reported increased use of data-driven recruitment strategies from 2020 to 2023

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33% of gas industry companies have adopted flexible benefits packages to attract talent

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The percentage of gas companies that provide relocation assistance to employees is 46%

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The proportion of gas industry companies actively recruiting from universities increased by 32% from 2019 to 2022

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67% of HR professionals in the gas industry attribute talent acquisition challenges to competition from renewable energy sectors

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22% of gas industry HR teams use social media for employer branding

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55% of gas industry companies use AI-driven tools in HR processes

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60% of gas industry HR leaders plan to invest more in digital HR solutions in the next year

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65% of HR professionals in the gas sector believe technology adoption improves employee productivity

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35% of HR teams in the gas industry have implemented AI chatbots for employee inquiries

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50% of HR departments in the gas industry are investing in learning management systems

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48% of HR managers in the gas sector believe that automation will impact staffing requirements by 2025

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60% of HR departments are prioritizing digital upskilling for existing staff

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72% of HR teams in the gas sector are adopting cloud-based HR management systems

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The average investment per employee in HR technology in the gas sector is $1,200 annually

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29% of gas companies report using gamification to enhance employee training programs

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49% of gas sector HR teams use virtual reality tools for safety and skills training

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The global gas industry’s HR digital transformation investment is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2025

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44% of gas sector HR departments are working towards benchmarking employee performance via digital platforms

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63% of gas sector companies measure employee productivity through digital tools

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54% of gas industry HR departments prioritize digital literacy in training programs

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65% of gas industry employees are aged between 25 and 45

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78% of gas companies report implementing diversity and inclusion programs

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45% of gas industry HR managers focus on upskilling and reskilling initiatives

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The median salary for HR professionals in the gas industry is $85,000 per year

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30% of gas sector HR budgets are allocated to employee wellness programs

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Gas industry companies report a 20% higher engagement level among employees participating in career development programs

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The percentage of gas industry employees receiving regular safety training is 85%

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The number of HR professionals in the gas sector globally is projected to grow by 5% annually through 2025

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25% of gas industry HR budgets are spent on training and development programs

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15% of HR staff in the gas industry are bilingual or multilingual

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The average age of HR managers in the gas industry is 42 years

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40% of gas companies report challenges in attracting young professionals to the industry

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58% of HR leaders in the gas industry prioritize mental health initiatives

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22% of gas companies offer formal mentoring programs for new employees

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The percentage of gas industry workers participating in safety certification programs is 92%

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68% of gas companies report using succession planning strategies

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The average tenure of HR professionals in the gas industry is 5.5 years

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42% of gas industry HR initiatives include flexible work arrangements

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34% of gas companies have established dedicated diversity and inclusion officers or teams

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55% of gas industry HR professionals consider safety culture as a critical factor for workforce performance

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24% of gas companies provide targeted training for transitioning employees into renewable energy roles

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63% of gas sector companies use employee surveys to measure workplace satisfaction

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27% of gas industry employees work in regional or remote locations

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The percentage of gas companies offering employee assistance programs is 54%

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The proportion of HR staff with formal certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) in the gas industry is 48%

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81% of gas companies prioritize continuous learning and professional development

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22% of gas companies have implemented mental health days as part of their employee wellness policies

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The employment rate for gas industry workers aged 55+ is 18%

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47% of HR departments focus on leadership development programs

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The percentage of gas industry employees involved in union activities is 15%

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The average hours spent on HR training per employee in the gas industry is 18 hours annually

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The percentage of HR budgets allocated to mental health initiatives in the gas sector is 20%

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30% of HR professionals in the gas industry are involved in crisis management planning

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The average age of new hires in the gas industry is 29 years

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25% of HR professionals in the gas sector are engaged in global talent mobility initiatives

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Key Highlights

The gas industry employs approximately 15 million people worldwide
In 2022, the global gas industry workforce increased by 3%
65% of gas industry employees are aged between 25 and 45
The average annual HR turnover rate in the gas sector is 12%
Women make up 22% of the HR workforce within the gas industry
78% of gas companies report implementing diversity and inclusion programs
45% of gas industry HR managers focus on upskilling and reskilling initiatives
The median salary for HR professionals in the gas industry is $85,000 per year
55% of gas industry companies use AI-driven tools in HR processes
The adoption rate of remote work policies in the gas industry increased by 60% during 2020-2022
The average time to fill an HR vacancy in the gas industry is 45 days
30% of gas sector HR budgets are allocated to employee wellness programs
Gas industry companies report a 20% higher engagement level among employees participating in career development programs

The gas industry, employing around 15 million people worldwide and rapidly adopting innovative HR strategies, is navigating a dynamic workforce landscape marked by rising digital transformation, diversity initiatives, and evolving employee engagement approaches.

Employment and Turnover Trends

The gas industry employs approximately 15 million people worldwide
In 2022, the global gas industry workforce increased by 3%
The average annual HR turnover rate in the gas sector is 12%
The adoption rate of remote work policies in the gas industry increased by 60% during 2020-2022
70% of HR departments in the gas sector believe onboarding is critical to employee retention
40% of gas companies have dedicated HR analytics teams
Employee turnover rate in the gas industry tends to be 10% lower in companies with strong internal communication strategies
The average employee engagement score in the gas industry is 72%
54% of gas companies conduct regular skills gap analyses
HR departments reporting a high level of adaptability during the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 35% from 2020 to 2022
52% of HR professionals in the gas industry report improving employee engagement as a top priority
53% of HR managers in the gas industry believe retention strategies are the most effective way to reduce turnover
81% of HR managers in the gas industry believe that flexible work arrangements boost employee retention
The percentage of gas companies that have adopted environmental sustainability policies in HR is 65%
48% of gas companies report that automation is leading to job restructuring

Employment and Turnover Trends Interpretation

As the gas industry navigates a workforce of 15 million with a 3% annual growth, embracing remote work, strategic onboarding, and sustainability policies—while battling a 12% turnover rate—it's clear that fostering adaptability, engagement, and internal communication remains key to keeping the industry firing on all cylinders.

Gender and Diversity Metrics

Women make up 22% of the HR workforce within the gas industry
The global average gender pay gap in the gas industry is 12%
37% of gas companies have dedicated employee resource groups focusing on diversity and inclusion

Gender and Diversity Metrics Interpretation

While women represent just over a fifth of HR professionals in the gas industry, a 12% gender pay gap and only 37% of firms supporting diversity initiatives highlight that there's still considerable combustion needed to ignite true equality.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

The average time to fill an HR vacancy in the gas industry is 45 days
78% of gas sector companies reported increased use of data-driven recruitment strategies from 2020 to 2023
33% of gas industry companies have adopted flexible benefits packages to attract talent
The percentage of gas companies that provide relocation assistance to employees is 46%
The proportion of gas industry companies actively recruiting from universities increased by 32% from 2019 to 2022
67% of HR professionals in the gas industry attribute talent acquisition challenges to competition from renewable energy sectors
22% of gas industry HR teams use social media for employer branding

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Interpretation

Despite a lengthy 45-day average vacancy fill time, the gas industry's strategic pivot toward data-driven hiring, flexible benefits, and university recruiting—though still limited—highlights a sector vying to energize its talent pipeline amid fierce renewable energy competition and a digital branding shift.

Technology Adoption and Innovation

55% of gas industry companies use AI-driven tools in HR processes
60% of gas industry HR leaders plan to invest more in digital HR solutions in the next year
65% of HR professionals in the gas sector believe technology adoption improves employee productivity
35% of HR teams in the gas industry have implemented AI chatbots for employee inquiries
50% of HR departments in the gas industry are investing in learning management systems
48% of HR managers in the gas sector believe that automation will impact staffing requirements by 2025
60% of HR departments are prioritizing digital upskilling for existing staff
72% of HR teams in the gas sector are adopting cloud-based HR management systems
The average investment per employee in HR technology in the gas sector is $1,200 annually
29% of gas companies report using gamification to enhance employee training programs
49% of gas sector HR teams use virtual reality tools for safety and skills training
The global gas industry’s HR digital transformation investment is projected to reach $2.5 billion by 2025
44% of gas sector HR departments are working towards benchmarking employee performance via digital platforms
63% of gas sector companies measure employee productivity through digital tools
54% of gas industry HR departments prioritize digital literacy in training programs

Technology Adoption and Innovation Interpretation

With over half of gas industry HR teams harnessing AI and cloud systems, and nearly a third gamifying training, it's clear that the sector is accelerating its digital transformation—proof that even in the energy business, automation, upskilling, and virtual reality aren't just futuristic concepts but key tools fueling efficiency and safety, with a projected $2.5 billion investment spotlighting the sector's serious move towards smart workforce management.

Workforce Demographics

65% of gas industry employees are aged between 25 and 45
78% of gas companies report implementing diversity and inclusion programs
45% of gas industry HR managers focus on upskilling and reskilling initiatives
The median salary for HR professionals in the gas industry is $85,000 per year
30% of gas sector HR budgets are allocated to employee wellness programs
Gas industry companies report a 20% higher engagement level among employees participating in career development programs
The percentage of gas industry employees receiving regular safety training is 85%
The number of HR professionals in the gas sector globally is projected to grow by 5% annually through 2025
25% of gas industry HR budgets are spent on training and development programs
15% of HR staff in the gas industry are bilingual or multilingual
The average age of HR managers in the gas industry is 42 years
40% of gas companies report challenges in attracting young professionals to the industry
58% of HR leaders in the gas industry prioritize mental health initiatives
22% of gas companies offer formal mentoring programs for new employees
The percentage of gas industry workers participating in safety certification programs is 92%
68% of gas companies report using succession planning strategies
The average tenure of HR professionals in the gas industry is 5.5 years
42% of gas industry HR initiatives include flexible work arrangements
34% of gas companies have established dedicated diversity and inclusion officers or teams
55% of gas industry HR professionals consider safety culture as a critical factor for workforce performance
24% of gas companies provide targeted training for transitioning employees into renewable energy roles
63% of gas sector companies use employee surveys to measure workplace satisfaction
27% of gas industry employees work in regional or remote locations
The percentage of gas companies offering employee assistance programs is 54%
The proportion of HR staff with formal certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) in the gas industry is 48%
81% of gas companies prioritize continuous learning and professional development
22% of gas companies have implemented mental health days as part of their employee wellness policies
The employment rate for gas industry workers aged 55+ is 18%
47% of HR departments focus on leadership development programs
The percentage of gas industry employees involved in union activities is 15%
The average hours spent on HR training per employee in the gas industry is 18 hours annually
The percentage of HR budgets allocated to mental health initiatives in the gas sector is 20%
30% of HR professionals in the gas industry are involved in crisis management planning
The average age of new hires in the gas industry is 29 years
25% of HR professionals in the gas sector are engaged in global talent mobility initiatives

Workforce Demographics Interpretation

Despite a youthful core of primarily 25 to 45-year-olds and growing global HR expertise, the gas industry is diligently investing in safety, diversity, and employee wellness, demonstrating that strategic human resource initiatives underpin the sector’s shift towards resilient and inclusive energy futures.