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employee turnover in the drilling industry

Best Driller Found a New Job? Turnover Can be an Opportunity

Exit Interview, Survey Can Help Contractors Build Retention
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Jessica Alexander
May 5, 2023
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Employee churn in the drilling industry is common. When it happens, use an exit interview or survey to ask why.


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John Schmitt

An Explanation of Fishing Tools for a Cable-Tool Drill Rig

All About Latch Jacks, Wireline Spears and Friction Sockets
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
April 28, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through his early experiences with pump hoists in water well drilling.


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A New Colorado River Compact for a New Century

Groundwater Industry Can Share its Facet of Water Expertise
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
April 21, 2023
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Western states face multi-generational challenges and opportunities, and groundwater industry has expertise.


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positivity on drilling and construction jobs

Drill Crews on Cruise: The Power of Positivity

Project Issues Cost Time and Money, but Negativity doesn’t Help
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
April 19, 2023
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When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.


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drilling fluids management

Drilling in Clay, Shale and Mudstone: How do you React?

Reactive Soils Take Require a Tactical Drilling Fluids Approach
Mario Brunet
Mario Brunet
April 14, 2023
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In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.


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drilling company culture

3 Cs to Better Employee Engagement: Creating a Culture of Caring

Leadership Tips for Keeping Your Best Drilling Crews
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Jessica Alexander
April 12, 2023
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Leaders can build trust — and employee engagement — through active listening, removing roadblocks to productivity.


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John Schmitt

A Few Last Words about Pump Hoists

Thoughts about Rotating Masts and Pump Pullers
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
April 7, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his pump hoist series with thoughts on pump pullers and rotating masts.


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Colorado River

For Water Resources, the Future is Now

Colorado River Issues a Legacy of Near-Term Thinking
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
March 28, 2023
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Resources are there for us to use, but we have to manage them with future generations in mind.


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drillers' mental health

Mental Health Safety for Drillers? It Goes Beyond Pills

Coworkers, Friends and Families Offer Critical Supports
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
March 17, 2023
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The risk for a person on antidepressants doesn’t necessarily disappear while on medication.


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hiring tips for drillers

You Don’t Want to Miss This! Job Ad Best Practices for Drilling Companies

Get Applicants’ Attention to Get Hires in Employee Market
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Jessica Alexander
March 15, 2023
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What makes your company unique and different? That may interest applicants more than a list of day-to-day tasks.


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