We have already seen the demand for talent in the energy industry rise due to the quick growth our industry is experiencing. The trickle of Baby Boomers retiring has started, and it is predicted that the trickle will turn to a mass exodus in as little as 5 years from now. How will the American Workforce… Read more »
If you own, lead or manage a successful business operation, you’ve probably come to realize that your most valuable asset is the people you hire. These are the people you will interact with on a daily basis. You have spent time, money and energy to ensure that they have the qualities you require. If your… Read more »
Have you ever hired someone who you thought was the “perfect fit” during the interview process, only to realize later you were dead wrong? You are left scratching your head, asking yourself “what did I miss…and (more importantly) how do I avoid making this mistake in the future”. Sure, candidates sometimes exaggerate their abilities. But it’s… Read more »
At SCR we are constantly asking questions to help uncover the best candidates for our clients requirements. While we ask questions all day, there are a few we don’t ask. Questions like: “Are you married?”, “Do you have kids?”, “What church do you attend?”, even “Have you ever been arrested?” are the type questions that… Read more »
Having the right interview approach can be the difference between landing the job and coming in second. The first step is to cover the basics. Prepare for the interview carefully and well in advance. Ensure you’ve done your homework ahead of time so you can easily answer all kinds of commonly asked questions–and you’ve practiced… Read more »
Leadership is an important tool for the boss. But often it can be difficult to get workers to follow the employer’s lead. Are employees more likely to follow a boss who exhibits certain traits? The answer seems to be in the affirmative. Here are four of those traits you should adopt so that employees will… Read more »
5 Reasons to Say Thank You More Often We all know that it’s polite to say thank you for gifts and favors received. However, there’s no reason to interpret that narrowly or to be stingy in giving thanks. In the workplace, saying thank you is more than good manners – it builds morale and motivates… Read more »
SCR Exhibits at DistribuTECH Strategic Contract Resources, LLC (SCR) recently exhibited as the ONLY provider of Project Personnel and Recruiting Services Firm at the DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio, TX. DistribuTECH is the leading exhibition focused on the transmission and distribution of power worldwide. Companies represented at DistribuTech ranged from communication giants like AT&T to smart grid… Read more »
Strategic Contract Resources, LLC (SCR), a diversified personnel services company serving the global Power and Energy Industries will exhibit at POWER-GEN International 2013 to be held in Orlando, Florida from November 12 – November 14 2013. For the past decade SCR has continuously been a reliable and well respected source of project personnel and direct-hire… Read more »
