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 …
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 …
BIC connects Precision Iceblast with global project manager
Finding the right leader to guide projects around the world is no small task. For Precision Iceblast Corp., partnering with BIC Recruiting made that challenge a lot easier. Precision Iceblast COO, Matthew Peterson, needed someone who could not only handle complex industrial projects but also bring leadership skills and a global mindset to the table. That person turned out to be Jose Garcia. BIC Recruiting made the hiring process seamless for Precision Iceblast. “We wanted …