Overview

Microaggressions is a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalised group such as a racial or ethnic minority. When microaggressions takes place in a workplace it could cause in the long term a decrease on productivity, detrimental effects on mental health, mental burnout, job dissatisfaction, and lack of belonging and support.

This interactive webinar will help to create awareness to employees, managers and team members about microaggressions and will provide tools on how we all can create a more positive workplace where all can be our best in an inclusive and safe environment.

Speakers

Benjamin Hayes, Purification Solutions Manager, Schlumberger

Ben is a chemical engineer from University of Melbourne, Australia. He has 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry focusing in the areas of project management and gas treatment design. Currently, he is the Purification Solutions Manager at Schlumberger. He met his husband in Australia before moving together to the UK 20 years ago and he is an advocate for empowering others through D&I, leading Men for Change initiatives for gender equality within Schlumberger. He enjoys a very active and healthy life participating in multiple marathons.

Hannah Heaton, Global Compensation Expertise Manager, Schlumberger

Hannah is an HR professional from University of Brighton. She has 16 years' HR experience, most of which have been specialised in compensation and benefits. Currently, she is the global Compensation Expertise Manager at Schlumberger, and has had the opportunity to live in multiple countries, experiencing varied cultures. Hannah is passionate about D&I, having been involved in the leadership of the LGBT+ & Allies ERG since its inception, and more recently becoming involved with the Disability Network ERG. She is a real foodie and is always excited to discover a new restaurant in London.

Taya Alfred, Global Sales Director - Emissions Management, Schlumberger

Taya Williams-Alfred is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Post graduation, Taya began her career with Schlumberger as a field engineer in the Wireline (Well Logging) division. Throughout her twenty (20) year career with Schlumberger, she has worked in the United Kingdom, Middle East, Angola, Tanzania and Congo in Africa, as well as locations across Canada and the United States—including offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Her career path has included field engineering, recruiting and diversity management, sales and operations management, Western Hemisphere business development manager, and currently Global Sales Director for Schlumberger Emissions Management. Taya’s upbringing in education and family core values gave her the ambition to empower, lead and mentor others. Taya’s passion and vision are to build a legacy in the community as her parents instilled in her to impact the lives of others with knowledge. She enjoys using these values to motivate and encourage others to achieve greatness in life. Taya and her husband, Quincy Alfred, are proud parents of their gifted son and three young adults.

Time

12:00–13:00 BST.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.

You are advised to join the webinar at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, to allow for your computer to connect.

Webinar archive

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you will need to be a member of the Aberdeen Member Group.