The skilled trades crisis: Why 2026 demands a new recruiting playbook
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of HR & Recruiting BIC Recruiting: Professional Perspectives The construction and industrial sectors need 500,000 additional workers in 2026 just to keep pace with demand. If you’re a contractor struggling to fill positions, this is your daily reality. We’re out of time for half-measures. The contractors who thrive won’t be posting more ads. They’ll rethink how they attract, hire and retain skilled workers. The numbers tell the story 88% of construction firms report …
Midwest Cooling Towers finds southern salesman
When the need arose to strengthen sales coverage in the Southeast, finding the right talent quickly and with the right industry experience was critical. That focus led them to BIC Recruiting. “We identified a need for a seasonal sales representative for the Southeast region,” said Duane Moosberg, hiring manager and director of new business development. “BIC’s deep industrial experience and industry relationships made them a natural partner.” The search supported Midwest Cooling Towers, where industry experience was critical. “The …
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 …