The boomer exodus: Recruiting in a changing energy workforce
The workforce challenge facing our industry is reaching a critical point. Baby boomers are retiring in waves, taking decades of operational knowledge with them. At the same time, we’re competing for younger talent in a market where energy careers often lose out to tech companies and other industries perceived as more modern. I’ve been in recruiting for over 10 years, and 2025 feels different. The gap between who’s leaving and who’s ready to step in …
Hermetic Pumps finds sales engineering talent
As companies across the industrial and manufacturing sectors continue to prioritize strong customer relationships and strategic growth, the right sales talent has never been more important. When a specialized technical role needs to be filled, having the right recruiting partner can make all the difference. That’s why BIC Recruiting stepped in to support Hermetic Pumps in its search for a skilled and dynamic sales engineer. Bryan Whiting, sales manager with Hermetic Pumps, chose BIC Recruiting …
Why do hiring managers chase unicorns instead of great fits?
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of BIC Recruiting and Human Resources BIC Recruiting Let’s be honest: sometimes it feels like hiring managers think we recruiters have a secret stable of unicorns tucked away, ready to trot out on command. But the obsession with the “unicorn candidate” is real. And while it comes from a good place — wanting the absolute best for your team — it can actually slow down the hiring process and keep companies from securing …
Fueling tomorrow: The next generation of energy workers
In Section Professional Perspectives By: TONI ROSARIO Director of BIC Recruiting and Human Resources Professional Perspectives Momentum in the global energy transition, digital transformation and generational turnover are disrupting workforce continuity in the industrial sector. Here’s how businesses and workers can collaborate to meet these challenges: Close the skill and knowledge gap As baby boomers and early Gen Xers ride off into the sunset, their former employers must make sure they don’t carry all their institutional knowledge …
BIC connects Precision Iceblast with global project manager
Finding the right leader to guide projects around the world is no small task. For Precision Iceblast Corp., partnering with BIC Recruiting made that challenge a lot easier. Precision Iceblast COO, Matthew Peterson, needed someone who could not only handle complex industrial projects but also bring leadership skills and a global mindset to the table. That person turned out to be Jose Garcia. BIC Recruiting made the hiring process seamless for Precision Iceblast. “We wanted …