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 …
BIC Recruiting helps ITS bring on key operations manager
Tony Raleigh, director of sales with ITS, noted the value BIC Recruiting brought to the process: “Tremendous value as I had never in my career hired this position. Toni was able to understand my needs and dialed in a wonderful employee.“ The successful candidate, Alberto Fajardo, now serves as operations manager, playing a key role in managing data, training team members on customer relationship management (CRM) systems and supporting overall operational efficiency. Raleigh emphasized the …
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 …
Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …