The relocation reality no one wants to say out loudIn Section Bic Recruiting: Professional Perspectives
By: TONI ROSARIO Director of HR & Recruiting BIC Recruiting Let’s just call it what it is. If your roles aren’t getting filled right now, it’s not just a tough market. The rules of hiring have changed. A few years ago, you could run a national search, put together a competitive package and expect strong candidates to relocate for the right opportunity. Today, that playbook isn’t working. Across the Gulf Coast, especially in inspection, catalyst, construction, maintenance …
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 …
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 …
CAM Industrial Solutions secures new Director of Business Development
CAM’s new director of business development, Robert Gordon When companies announce a job opening, they usually provide a list of things they are looking for in a candidate. This is often described as requirements or qualifications. As a job seeker, the wants and needs on a personal list are just as important in order to find the perfect fit. Job seeker Robert Gordon had a particular company culture in mind for his ideal workplace. “My …