In this special episode of the SOapbox podcast, our Spencer Ogden hosts Scarlett Menzies, Senior Business Manager, Ella Cann, Team Manager, and John Bougias, Senior Principal Consultant, come together from across EMEA, North America, and APAC to wrap up a series of global conversations on Talent and the Energy Transition.

Across three regions and three expert guests, one message is clear - the energy transition depends on people. From scaling renewables projects and tackling skills shortages, to building values-led teams that can deliver at pace, this discussion brings together the key takeaways shaping today’s energy workforce.

Ella shares insight from her conversation with Senior HRBP Lindsay Reichert at Cypress Creek, exploring the persistent challenge of attracting and retaining professionals with three to five years’ experience in renewables. John reflects on his panel with Merinda Harvey from OX2, Manjeet Hooda of Envision Energy and Adam Gifford from Potentia Energy speaking on Australia and Asia, where constructability, mobility, and employee value propositions are redefining how engineering teams are built. And Scarlett recaps her discussion with Andy Baker from Turner & Townsend, highlighting how culture, values, and people-first leadership are critical to delivering the energy transition at scale.

Together, they unpack the shared themes shaping the global market - the growing use of contractors to bridge talent gaps, the renewed focus on inclusion and engagement, and the need for flexible, forward-thinking workforce strategies.

Key timestamps:

3.02: Talent challenges by region – the key themes

7.03: How talent shortages and skills gaps are being addressed by our client’s organisations

10.02: Candidate engagement – from interview stage and beyond

11.31: Is EVP important to Contract staff?

13:57: Skillsets in high demand regionally

16:54: Are companies tending to hire more contract or more permanent staff?

20:43: How psychological safety at work is pertinent to all employees

21:50: The career benefits to global mobility and global exposure and for clients, the talent pool access

28:14: What our hosts learned from their episodes with energy industry professionals that changed their perspective on talent

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On the latest episode of the SOapbox podcast, our hosts Alicia Orr, Team Manager and Nicole Johnson, Principal Consultant at Spencer Ogden, sit down with Bryan Didier, Partner and Managing Director of Renewable Energy at Monarch Private Capital.

The conversation explores how the passing of OB3 is shaping the financial landscape for renewable energy, from investor appetite and tax credits to long-term planning. Brian also shares insights on hiring trends within finance, the skills currently in demand, and how professionals can build resilient careers in a rapidly evolving sector.

02: 29- What does Monarch do

03:56- What does OB3 entail

06:44- What would the Bill change in the energy market

08:41- Changes after the Inflation Reduction Act

10:48- How OB3 is impacting solar and storage credits

12:45- Investor appetite after the passing of OB3

13:34- Explaining long-term investment horizons to the board

15:43- Hiring trends in the finance industry

19:32- Skills in demand in the industry

22:51- Brian's advice for having a long-term career path within renewable energy finance

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In this week’s episode of the SOapbox podcast, our host Ella Cann sits down with Lindsay Reichert from Cypress Creek to explore a key challenge in today’s energy workforce: attracting, engaging, and retaining mid-career talent.

With experience spanning both recruitment and HR, Lindsay offers a unique perspective on what makes the candidate experience truly stand out- and why mid-level professionals need more than just competitive pay to commit to an organisation. From mentorship and cultural fit to relocation support and long-term engagement, this conversation dives into what companies must do to secure the professionals driving the energy transition forward.

05:37 - How the candidate experience differs for juniors and seniors.

07:05 - Mid-career candidate priorities

12:44 - Supporting candidates who require visa sponsorship.

14:32 - Relocating with Cyprus Creek to any of their US offices

15:22 - Keeping the interview experience fresh for mid-career hires.

19:25 - Gaining an authentic sense of company culture.

19:46 - The importance of employer branding.

25:11 - Retention strategies for mid-career hires.

26:19 - The 4P’s of engagement and employee populations.

30:46 - Team equity and how it impacts retention

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