Europe's renewable energy sector

Europe's renewable energy sector and the HR function.

Andy Cook, Director of Marshall James HR.

A sector as immature, yet fast-growing as renewable energy is bound to throw up a few juicy challenges for HR managers. The sector is not new, nor is it an unknown quantity, but only in the last few years has the global stage been transformed to such a degree that major energy firms are investing

seriously in alternative energy technology. The EU's reliance on imported energy is growing (and it's a well documented fact that natural reserves will soon be running on empty); we're committed to meeting challenging targets for the reduction of carbon emissions, increased energy efficiency and increased dependence on renewable sources - all of which clearly indicates it's time we embrace a new energy landscape.

So, what are these challenges and how can the HR function tackle them