Employee Networks
For more than 30 years, our employee networks have provided an important forum for discussion, development and connection to our communities. These networks are led by employees with guidance and involvement from leadership. Open to all employees, these groups promote diversity and inclusion (D&I) through knowledge sharing, networking, professional development and volunteerism. The networks allow employees to connect with others with similar backgrounds, become allies and learn about those with different backgrounds, whether that be ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or shared life experiences. Network members also provide valuable input to the company’s D&I efforts by sharing feedback and promoting cultural awareness and education.
Our employee networks offer various programs and events to support personal and professional development. Most 2020 events were held virtually, which resulted in higher attendance as employees from different offices and field locations were able to participate in events that were historically limited to those in one physical location. More than 5,000 employees participated in various networks in 2020. A Yammer group focused on conversations regarding D&I was leveraged to promote events and provide replays and key takeaways from network interactions. We also saw an increase in collaboration between the networks across locations.
In June, ConocoPhillips Chairman and CEO Ryan Lance participated in a Juneteenth event hosted by the Houston and Bartlesville Black Employee Networks to share his views on the civil unrest occurring across the U.S. and the world.
Additionally in June, Lance and Kelly Rose, senior vice president, Legal and former Houston Pride executive sponsor, raised the pride flag outside the Houston offices. Our Bartlesville and Norway offices also raised the pride flag in honor of Pride month. The flag raising demonstrates that inclusion is not just something we talk about; it is something we take action on at the highest levels of the organization.
2020 also saw the launch of two new networks. A Better Life for Everyone (ABLE) was established in Houston and Bartlesville to raise awareness and provide support, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities for employees with disabilities as well as employees with family members impacted by disabilities. The Veterans & Ex-Military Network was established in our Australia business unit to recognize and celebrate current and former service members and look for ways to support the veteran and local communities where we operate.
In the spirit of valuing all people, ConocoPhillips supports the following internal network groups.
A Better Life for Everyone-ABLE
Raises awareness and provides support, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities for employees with disabilities as well as employees with family members connected through disabilities.
Asian American Network
Provides a medium for sharing, learning and supporting one another to become better leaders and increase contributions to achieve corporate goals.
Black Employee Network
The Black Employee Network exchanges information to increase corporate insight, knowledge and personal development among people of African descent and improves the communities in which we live and work.
Diversity Network of Alaska
Highlights the spectrum of diversity within the Alaska business unit by recognizing similarities, promoting opportunities to learn about differences, and celebrating values and experiences.
Diversity Network of Canada
Engages and supports staff by fostering a welcoming environment that recognizes and celebrates all the unique and individual diversities across ConocoPhillips Canada.
Global Support Staff Network
Dedicated to employees who support business operations. Provides educational and networking opportunities that support the continuously evolving workplace environment.
Hispanic Network
Provides leadership on diversity and Hispanic issues and focuses on business and personal development to achieve corporate, individual and community objectives.
Native American Network
Promotes tribal cultural awareness through networking, sponsorship, community service and special events.
New Hire Network
Provides recent hires an environment to meet and network while promoting professional growth, effective cross-functional communication, social and volunteer opportunities and encouragement in growth and development as a way to increase retention.
Parents Network
Provides support for a positive working parent experience by advocating for parents’ issues and creating a forum for parents to network.
Patriot Employee Network
Engages employees and their families in supporting our troops, wounded heroes and families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Pride Network
Creates a forum to support equality of opportunity and experience, where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other (LGBTQ+) employees, and their allies, can come together to network, develop and provide value back to ConocoPhillips.
Veterans & Ex-Military Employee Network
Recognizes and celebrates current and former service members in our Australia business unit and looks at ways to support the veteran and local communities where we operate.
Women’s Network
Encourages women to take an active role in personal and professional development, provides a forum to build strong relationships through networking and makes a difference through women-oriented outreach activities.
A Better Life for Everyone-ABLE : Raises awareness and provides support, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities for employees with disabilities as well as employees with family members connected through disabilities.
Asian American Network:
Provides a medium for sharing, learning and supporting one another to become better leaders and increase contributions to achieve corporate goals.
Black Employee Network : Exchanges information to increase corporate insight, knowledge and personal development among people of African descent and improves the communities in which we live and work.
Diversity Network Alaska : Highlights the spectrum of diversity within the Alaska business unit by recognizing similarities, promoting opportunities to learn about differences, and celebrating values and experiences.
Diversity Network of Canada : Engages and supports staff by fostering a welcoming environment that recognizes and celebrates all the unique and individual diversities across ConocoPhillips Canada.
Global Support Staff Network : Dedicated to employees who support business operations. Provides educational and networking opportunities that support the continuously evolving workplace environment.
Hispanic Network : Provides leadership on diversity and Hispanic issues and focuses on business and personal development to achieve corporate, individual and community objectives.
Native American Network : Promotes tribal cultural awareness through networking, sponsorship, community service and special events.
New Hire Network : Provides recent hires an environment to meet and network while promoting professional growth, effective cross-functional communication, social and volunteer opportunities and encouragement in growth and development as a way to increase retention.
Parents Network : Provides support for a positive working parent experience by advocating for parents’ issues and creating a forum for parents to network.
Patriot Employee Network : Engages employees and their families in supporting our troops, wounded heroes and families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Pride Network : Creates a forum to support equality of opportunity and experience, where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other (LGBTQ+) employees, and their allies, can come together to network, develop and provide value back to ConocoPhillips.
Veterans & Ex-Military Network : Recognizes and celebrates current and former service members in our Australia business unit and looks at ways to support the veteran and local communities where we operate.
Women’s Network : Encourages women to take an active role in personal and professional development, provides a forum to build strong relationships through networking and makes a difference through women-oriented outreach activities.