Our people

People and their capabilities are fundamental to our sustainability as a business. To build an enduring business in Georgia, we recognize the need to develop the skills and experience of local people, creating an environment which provides opportunity for all staff.

We have continued the transition of BP Georgia from a project-focused to an operations-focused organization.  To this end, we made a number of changes in 2008 designed to create a simpler structure focused on our core activities. For example, we decided to outsource the majority of our security and transport roles, to become effective in early 2009. We also appointed a new supplier to provide and manage our Georgian agency personnel, following an open tender process.

Nationalization

We increased the proportion of Georgian nationals working in the business in Georgia to 93% by the end of 2008. This continued the steady growth we have achieved in nationalization since 2004. 

As well as seeking to increase the number of Georgian nationals within the business, we aim to build their experience and skills so they can assume leadership positions. We have taken steps to provide more extensive development programmes for nationals, involving job placements linked to training and development needs. Georgian nationals now hold senior management positions in finance, human resources, government relations and regulatory affairs, legal, business services, security, social responsibility, environmental affairs and operations.