Mike Fenn
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Ever since I can remember I’ve always been drawn to the sea - cliff diving, fishing, wind surfing, water skiing - all sports, as long as water was involved. The one sport I really enjoyed most of all was snorkelling, but more being under the water than on top, freediving. Freediving is breath-hold diving, being under the water whilst holding one’s breath with only a set of flippers and a mask…
In the first Switched On of 2019, we’re focusing on New Year resolutions and the changes we can all make to live healthier, happier lives.
The ‘Awesome You’ section of Switched On began its life as a place where TGP staff could shout about their achievements, both in and out of work. It very quickly became a bi-monthly summary of baby announcements and charitable endeavours – both incredible feats, and definitely worth shouting about – but in 2019 we’re re-widening the net!
On 1st October, GRP created a new division, Power & Gas Europe (PGE)
Philippe Sauquet explained… ”when we founded the segment two years ago, I told you that we needed to build our future around the customer. Just as Marketing & Services makes its money not from fuel sales but related services, we'll make our margins on integrated solutions, not selling electricity alone. And so we have to package those solutions based on customer needs. Now that we own Direct Energie outright, it was time to rethink our organization to make it more attentive to end customers, both B2B and B2C. That's the job of Power & Gas Europe (PGE), headed by Xavier Caïtucoli, a real pro. I couldn't be more confident that, with Xavier at the helm of PGE, we'll change the game and GRP will go far.”
Offshore dispute between Total and Unite
A dispute over working conditions on three North Sea platforms operated by Total will go to the independent arbitration service Acas. Workers on the Elgin, Alwyn, and Dunbar platforms who are members of the Unite union have taken part in several 12- and 24-hour strikes; their concerns include a move to a ‘three weeks on and three weeks off’ rota. A spokesperson for Total said: "This is a constructive step forward and we look forward to renewed talks to help resolve this dispute."
What better way to mourn the end of summer than with some quality comfort food? Here's a really simple recipe to warm the stomach and the soul - it's sweet, hearty, and as spicy as you want it to be.
