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 …
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 …