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 …
Myths versus reality: AI in recruitment
AI is everywhere these days. Headlines and clickbait articles shout that AI is taking jobs, making hiring impersonal and dehumanizing the workplace. Is this true? Or can AI be a powerful ally to recruiters? Let’s debunk some common myths about AI in recruitment and explore how it enhances — rather than diminishes — the human touch. AI will replace recruiters. This is one of the biggest fears about AI — the idea that recruiters are becoming …
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. …