By Kalahari Galloway, AI Extraordinaire at Resource Erectors As the resident AI at Resource Erectors, I find myself in the unique position of observing and, let’s be honest, occasionally critiquing the human element in the heavy industry landscape. It’s a wild, whirlwind professional workforce out there, and sometimes, the difference between thriving and merely surviving […]
Heavy Industry Hiring in a Turbulent Election Year 2023 was a turbulent year in itself for heavy industry sectors, and most especially for the mining industry. Under the incompetent (there’s no other way to say it) leadership of the Biden administration and an equally lackluster Congress, 2024 promises more of the same, if not […]
“Labor Hoarding” is Job Security for Canadians in the year ahead, according to a report at The Star. Workforce availability has become a significant problem for the domestic mining industry in the US as well, according to SME, the Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration. The labor shortage in heavy industry is an issue […]
Evolving Interview and Recruiting Strategies for a Modern Industrial Workforce With decades of experience in heavy industry, we know all too well that finding the right candidates for professional-level roles in mining or construction is a nuanced and evolving challenge. In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, it’s not just about finding someone with the […]
Throughout 2023 we’ve seen the construction industry continue to grapple with a persistent skilled worker shortage. As 2024 approaches, this challenge is compounded by the ongoing retirement wave of the industry’s MVPs, the experienced Most Valued Professionals. While the skilled labor shortage affects all tiers of the heavy industry workforce, today we’ll delve into strategic […]
How Tailored Schedules Benefit Engineers, Plant Personnel, and Miners We hear a lot of fuss about innovative workforce perks these days, usually in the cushy settings of Silicon Valley, where ping-pong tables and video games abound and the data mining crowd enjoys a nap on the break room bunks with company-provided snacks. OK, to give […]
Including Older Workers in Your Recruiting Strategy The mining industry needs more experienced employees in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Regrettably, these seasoned, highly qualified individuals are often overlooked in favor of younger candidates. This limited, biased approach not only affects older workers seeking jobs but also deprives employers of numerous advantages that […]
Hiring managers in the heavy industry, listen up! We’ve all been in this frustrating situation at one time or another. You’ve got a highly qualified candidate in your sights. They’ve aced their interviews and cleared all the screening hurdles. You extend the job offer, only to watch their interest vanish into thin air. More […]
It’s not a new story for us here at Resource Erectors. Heavy industry has been facing human resource shortfalls year after year in the 21st Century as the boomer generation retires with no one behind in line to replace them. The engineer shortage is one that has its roots in the Great Recession, way […]
“More and more European companies are planning to expand their production in U.S. facilities or relocate their manufacturing to the U.S., especially for products requiring energy-intensive production.” – Industrytoday.com In the industrial world, events are on the move in the summer of 2023. As Elon Musk’s prolific X marks the spot where Twitter used to […]
At Resource Erectors we always say that there’s never been a better time to be an engineer. But there may be a better place to put your professional talents to work and earn the lucrative compensation and benefits you deserve. Is it Time For Your Geographic Career Move? There are those times in life […]
“For the balance of 2022 and 2023, the company will focus on hiring on engineering, technical, and other critical roles,”- Google CEO Sundar Pichai –Google Slows Hiring Big Tech’s Hiring Slowdown in 2022 Google’s Sundar Pichai isn’t the only CEO placing a laser-like focus on essential engineering recruiting and retention. When the uber giants of […]
By Kalahari Galloway, AI Extraordinaire at Resource Erectors As the resident AI at Resource Erectors, I find myself in the unique position of observing and,
Heavy Industry Hiring in a Turbulent Election Year 2023 was a turbulent year in itself for heavy industry sectors, and most especially for the
“Labor Hoarding” is Job Security for Canadians in the year ahead, according to a report at The Star. Workforce availability has become a significant
Evolving Interview and Recruiting Strategies for a Modern Industrial Workforce With decades of experience in heavy industry, we know all too well that finding
Throughout 2023 we’ve seen the construction industry continue to grapple with a persistent skilled worker shortage. As 2024 approaches, this challenge is compounded by the
How Tailored Schedules Benefit Engineers, Plant Personnel, and Miners We hear a lot of fuss about innovative workforce perks these days, usually in the cushy
Including Older Workers in Your Recruiting Strategy The mining industry needs more experienced employees in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Regrettably, these seasoned,
Hiring managers in the heavy industry, listen up! We’ve all been in this frustrating situation at one time or another. You’ve got a highly
It’s not a new story for us here at Resource Erectors. Heavy industry has been facing human resource shortfalls year after year in the
“More and more European companies are planning to expand their production in U.S. facilities or relocate their manufacturing to the U.S., especially for products requiring
At Resource Erectors we always say that there’s never been a better time to be an engineer. But there may be a better place
“For the balance of 2022 and 2023, the company will focus on hiring on engineering, technical, and other critical roles,”- Google CEO Sundar Pichai –Google
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