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 …
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 …
Job Postings and Titles: Get Them Right and Reap the Rewards
Often, the first place most candidates encounter your organization is through your job postings, especially if they are actively searching for a new career. However, many organizations do not put a lot of effort into their postings, simply pasting in copy from a job requisition. If that is your process, you are overlooking a great opportunity to make a strong first impression, sell your organization, and attract the right talent. Job titles make a difference. …
Recruiting for Impact: Matching Candidates with Rewarding Career Opportunities
Many candidates perusing the job market are simply looking for a role that offers great benefits and allows them to pay the bills. However, for many folks, the right career is more than a high salary and good healthcare. They are looking for a position that allows them to truly make a difference while excelling in their chosen career path. Recruiters are in a unique position where they can create a career-matching process that connects …