Employee Networks
For more than 30 years, our employee networks have provided an important forum for discussion, development and connection to our communities. Open to all employees, these groups help foster a diverse workforce and create an inclusive environment of mutual respect, trust and understanding. They also connect colleagues from different business units (BUs) and functions and provide opportunities for personal and professional development, networking and community involvement. These groups raise awareness about important topics and help influence change. More than 4,000 employees participated in various networks in 2019. These networks are led by employees with guidance and involvement from leadership.
From park cleanups and dragon boat races to cultural showcases and networking events, our employee networks offer various programs and events to support personal and professional development. For example, through our partnership with Pink Petro, a global organization of men and women that believes the future depends on education, inclusion and community, all Women’s Network members have access to join and take advantage of the organization’s offerings. By forging relationships with external organizations, our network groups host various speakers to share unique perspectives on diversity and inclusion. Past speakers have included representatives from the Human Rights Campaign, the University of Houston and an Australian female football coach. In Houston, one of the most popular network events is the annual “Bring the Future to Work” day, hosted by the Parents Network, where children of employees can learn about work and life at ConocoPhillips through interactive booths and tours. In 2019, the event broke records by attracting more than 750 kids.
In the spirit of valuing all people, ConocoPhillips supports the following 14 internal network groups.
A Better Life for Everyone-ABLE
The ABLE network 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
GSSN is a network dedicated to employees who support our business operations. Our mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities that support our 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 or transgender (LGBT) employees, and their allies, can come together to network, develop and provide value back to ConocoPhillips.
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: The ABLE network 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: a catalyst and change agent so that all administrative support staff are seen as integral parts of their business teams and given the opportunity to contribute to their fullest potential.
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 or transgender (LGBT) employees, and their allies, can come together to network, develop and provide value back to ConocoPhillips.
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.