WePOWER HR Metrics Framework

WePOWER HR Best Practices Working Group is proud to launch the WePOWER HR Metrics Framework, a comprehensive tool designed to help standardize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) metrics across energy sector organizations. By establishing a cross-regional framework for HR metrics, the initiative aims to integrate DEI into the mainstream organizational culture of utilities and energy companies. This framework involves conducting gap analyses, comparing HR metrics among selected WePOWER Partners and energy utilities globally, and identifying trends and recommendations to enhance inclusivity. The HR metrics will ensure that innovative interventions and gender diversity goals are measurable and replicable.

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Members of Working Group

Name	Position	Organization
Dr. Faiz Shah (Facilitator)	Executive Director at Yunus Center	Asian Institute of Technology
Dr. Josebe Miren Bilbao-Henry	Senior HR Specialist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion II	World Bank
Ms. Clare Novak	Founder, Internatinal HR DEI Expert	Novak Asociates
Ms. Faiza Savul	Head of Centre of Expertise (former)	KE (K-Electric) Pakistan
Mr. Darrel Jacob	Head of Centre of Expertise	KE (K-Electric) Pakistan
Ms. Anupama Ratta	Head Of Human Resources · Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd	Tata Power
Saadia Fahad	General Manager DEI, Culture & Employee Experience	K_Electric
Mr. M.I.M Irshad	Deputy Managing Director, Chief Engineer	Ceylon Electricity Board
Ms. Tshering Choden Ms. Kinley Dem, Director of Corporate Services	Sr. Manager, HR	BPC (Bhutan Power Corporation)

Ms. Tshewang Lhamo	Sr. HR Officer	DGPC (Druk Green Power Corporation)
Mr. Toukir Hossain	Assistant Director, PBS Human Resource Directorate	BREB (Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board)
Tasmia Rahman	Economist Mind, Behavior and Development Unit (eMBeD)	World Bank
Ms. Jasmine Boehm	Director Change Management & Inclusion - Engendering Industries	USAID / TetraTech
Ms. Fatima Hamdouch	Strategy and Steering Executive Director	Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN)
Mr. (Pak) Dedi Budi Utomo	Executive Vice President of Human Talent Development	Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) Indonesia
Mr. Droumand Rupert	General Manager Corporate Services	Solomon Islands Electricity Authority (SIEA)
Mr. Nha Thanh Nguyen	Vice General Director, Head of the Board for the Advancement of Women	Vietnam Electricity (EVN)

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Watch: WePOWER Learning Series - Bridging the Gender Gaps

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Gender Empowerment in Action: Inspiring Practices on Inclusive Workplaces from the HR Expert Coffee Series

The HR Expert Coffee Series was designed and organized by the WePOWER HRM Best Practices Regional Working Group to foster knowledge sharing and dialogue on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) within the energy sector. Conducted over three sessions held on April 5, May 3, and June 14, 2024, the Series brought together leading professionals from various organizations to share actionable insights, innovative strategies, and best practices in advancing gender equality and creating inclusive workplaces. It provided a platform for invited experts to engage with WePOWER Partner representatives, offering practical tools, frameworks, and inspiration for embedding D&I principles into organizational practices. It also highlighted the importance of having sustained and coordinated efforts towards building equitable and innovative organizations capable of meeting the challenges in a just energy transition.

Watch: HR Expert Coffee Series 1: April 5, 2024

Ms. Ehi emphasized the critical role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in driving organizational progress. Diversity focuses on workforce representation, equity ensures fair access to opportunities, and inclusion fosters belonging. She introduced DEI metrics, including workforce composition, gender pay gaps, promotions, and employee feedback, to identify disparities and track progress. Transparent dashboards and consistent communication are vital for securing leadership buy-in and accountability. She stressed the importance of organization-wide support and long-term strategies to build diverse, high-performing teams unified by a shared vision of inclusivity and equity.

Speaker

Ms. Ehi Obaseki is a human resource professional with over 18 years of responsible and progressive experience in diverse human resource management field garnered from ‘A-Listed’ companies where she gained both national, international and multi-glocal experience. She is a recipient of the 2021 AfriSafe Award and an Honoree of the Nigeria Institute of Power Engineer (NIPE) Distinguished Leadership Award. Ehi holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Gender Equity Executive Leadership from Georgetown University an M.Sc. in Human Resource Management from the Robert Gordon University.

Ms. Ehi Obaseki

Managing Partner

Robert and Reynolds Consulting

Watch: HR Expert Coffee Series 2: May 3, 2024

Ms. Simone outlined Johnson Matthey’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DI&B) roadmap, structured around five pillars: Leadership & Culture, Talent, Engagement, Community, and Suppliers. Internally, it emphasizes inclusive hiring, leadership development, and employee engagement, while externally it engages communities and stakeholders. She stressed the importance of DI&B KPIs, benchmarking, and stakeholder management. Reverse Mentoring programs and employee resource groups (ERGs) were highlighted as tools for fostering awareness and inclusion. Embedding inclusion into hiring, retention, and promotion processes drives equitable opportunities. She linked DI&B efforts to business outcomes, including innovation, employee retention, and financial performance.

Speaker

Ms. Simone Coultress is the first and current Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DI&B) at Johnson Matthey. Her role has been to embed DI&B into Johnson Matthey’s processes and ways of working, driving transformative changes in fostering equitable workplaces. She is also a trustee for Wandsworth Music and a steering committee member of The Network of Networks, reflecting her broader engagement with community-focused initiatives that lead to an inclusive future.

Ms. Simone Coultress

Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Johnson Matthey Plc

Watch: HR Expert Coffee Series 3: June 14, 2024

Ms. Aneta shared EVN Macedonia’s roadmap for integrating gender into operations, starting with disaggregated data collection to identify gaps and targeted recruitment programs. Their experience shows that competency-based interviews nearly doubled the number of female engineers at entry level. Retention strategies, like dual career paths and leadership programs, supported women’s professional advancement while balancing personal responsibilities. External partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations enhanced gender visibility industry-wide. She stressed the importance of prioritizing impactful, measurable interventions as well as documenting outcomes and maintaining flexibility in the implementation of gender initiatives. By focusing on sustainable growth and benchmarking, organizations can achieve meaningful progress in advancing gender equality.

Speaker

Ms. Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski is a leader in sustainability and gender equality, with over 20 years of national and international experience in the energy sector. As a strong advocate of gender equality, she has spearheaded numerous initiatives promoting gender diversity and has co-chaired Women in Energy international conferences. She has served as a member of the National Economic and Social Council and has been actively engaged in VET reforms as part of her role in a European Commission Expert Group.

Ms. Aneta Petrovska-Rusomaroski

Head of Innovations, Sustainability and Environmental Protection

EVN Macedonia

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