OnePioneer’s mission is to champion our culture of RESPECT and community stewardship by fostering an inclusive and productive environment that visibly supports and actively empowers all employees to thrive through education, recruitment, advocacy, wellness, development, mentorship, networking and philanthropy. More than 30% of our employees are members of OnePioneer.
OnePioneer Principles
- We listen, show up and speak up as allies for people and communities that are different from our own
- We advocate for an accessible and inclusive workplace that supports employees with permanent and temporary disabilities
- We embolden our employees to bring their whole selves to work regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
- We support veterans, active service members and their families
- We appreciate and celebrate individuals from all cultural backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusion through promoting a constructive understanding of our differences and potential biases
- We connect employees through mentorship, networking and shared learning to adapt and succeed at every stage of their careers in a rapidly changing workplace
- We promote equality through the development, retention and advancement of women and people of color at Pioneer
Employee Resource Groups
Our companywide resource group, OnePioneer, is led and self- governed by a diverse representation of our employees. Once split into individual resource groups, the integration into a unified resource group has allowed for countless intersectional learning opportunities and company-wide influence on policies, culture and development. OnePioneer operates as a singular team to advance DEI initiatives throughout the company.
A few highlights from our four pillars include:
- Philanthropy – Carry the Load events, Basin Pride, Genesis Women’s Shelter, Spark Tank voting committee
- Cultural Awareness – Black History Month video series, Lunar New Year celebrations, AAPI Heritage Art Exhibit
- Development – “Know the Business” Lunch and Learns, Mentoring, Dr. Scott Tinker lecture
- Engagement and Belonging – “Love is Love” events, Trivia Nights, Chili Cook-Off
OnePioneer proudly supports the following networks to provide a space for people with similar interests to come together. These groups meet in a variety of ways, from cornhole tournaments to lunchtime discussions.
- Early Career Network
- Interfaith Network
- Military Network
- Multicultural Network
- People with Disabilities Network
- Parent and Caregivers Network
- PRIDE+ Network
- Women’s Network
A Night to Remember with Cynt Marshall
One of the most meaningful events of 2022 was developed in partnership with OnePioneer and one of our executive mentors. OnePioneer joined with the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for a night of reverent learning.
We had the chance to tour the museum before listening to keynote speaker Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, emphasize the importance of DEI and creating an inclusive workplace.
The event afforded our employees a chance to learn about the past with an eye for the change we can make in today’s world.
Leadership support is critical to our OnePioneer networks. While OnePioneer is an employee-led initiative, it is important that employee volunteer leaders have support from executive leadership to provide guidance and input for improved alignment. OnePioneer leadership has dedicated senior executives who actively support the group’s mission and OnePioneer resource group leaders meet monthly with their respective executive mentors to review progress and upcoming initiatives. Additionally, these mentors make up the Executive Diversity Council which meets collectively with the OnePioneer leadership team in West Texas and North Texas to review the overall structure, initiatives and areas of focus for the resource group. This collaboration ensures broad corporate support and communication.
Our Board has also attended flagship resource group events to provide support. Many of our Board members have firsthand DEI leadership experience and are valuable resources for our employee volunteer leaders.
Mentorship Program
In partnership with our Organizational Development group, OnePioneer developed a mentorship program designed to meet the needs of employees and foster connections throughout the company. Our mentorship program provided significant opportunities for growth and development this year. OnePioneer mentoring enables employees from across our locations to connect with each other around areas of common interest, including:
- Career growth
- Public speaking/leadership presence
- Networking
- Philanthropic involvement
- The future of oil and gas
These groups meet monthly and include employees from various departments and locations.
Investing in Future Talent
A key component of our diversity strategy is recruiting the next generation of Pioneer employees. We carefully select interns and place them on challenging, relevant projects that complement our companywide business goals.
Each intern is assigned a mentor and team to maximize learning and collaboration. When we recruit at universities, we broaden the pool of diverse job candidates by reaching out to local student chapters, such as the National Society of Black Engineers, Association of Women Geoscientists and Society of Women Engineers. Engaging with students from demographics that are traditionally underrepresented in the oil and gas industry has shown to have a direct impact on the diversity of our new hires.
Our interns visit Pioneer field operations in person, experiencing drilling, completions, facilities development and gas processing operations firsthand, while interacting with engineers, geoscientists, technicians and field personnel. These field trips, which are designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of Pioneer’s oil and gas operations, also serve as a way for interns to network with each other and their fellow Pioneer employees.
We also strive to develop our diverse talent pipeline by creating opportunities for younger students. As we have in previous years, Pioneer continues to support the Dallas All Stars Project’s Development School for Youth. Through the program, students from West Dallas and South Dallas learn professional leadership skills while partnering with business leaders who conduct development workshops throughout the year. Program graduates are then placed in six-week paid summer internships, where they continue to develop their leadership and professional skills and connect to the world of business success. In 2022, Pioneer employees volunteered as development coaches for young adults aged 18-24 to provide guidance and advice to students about success in the corporate world.
Summary
Diversity in our workforce fuels our continued business success and innovation, while also representing the communities we proudly serve. At Pioneer, it is ingrained within our culture and backed by actionable and bold goals, accountability, and philanthropic and service initiatives.
We want our employees across the company to see, feel and hear our values every day. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and look forward to our continued growth in the years to come.