Deciding when it’s the right time to hire again can be challenging. With fluctuating workflows and an uncertain economy, you don’t want to hire too many employees and not have enough work for everyone. On the flip side, you don’t want to hamper productivity by having too few employees. So how do you know when… Read more »
Three Overused Words You Should Avoid on Management Resumes Resumes are meant to engage potential employers, providing a straightforward, but intriguing representation of your management skills. Well-placed keywords are an important part of getting noticed, but overloading management resumes with vague adjectives makes it difficult for employers to weigh your experience and abilities against other… 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 »
Issues related to workforce development, retention and recruitment are leading power generators to think creatively about staff and how resources can best be deployed. Three areas that are gaining attention are talent identification and retention, cause and effect training and re-population and bench-strength recruiting. Strategies exist that can help address critical workforce needs. Talent… Read more »
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 2013 saw more than 10,000 jobs added to the energy sector, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The market for top professionals is increasingly competitive as the demand for seasoned energy talent lags behind the supply. An expert industry recruiter can be your… Read more »
Energy consumption is on the rise, and it is predicted to grow by 56% by 2040. Therefore, the oil & gas and power industries must find people with the right skills to support this growth. However, relatively few students are opting to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, despite the fact that the… Read more »
