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Personnel tips from long-time HR professional Jessica Alexander. She draws on her experiences and doctorate in human resource management to help drilling companies hire and manage the best crews.

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hiring tips for drillers

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

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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generations in the drilling workforce

Generational Differences: Jobsite Leadership for all Ages

From Boomers to Gen Z, Tailor Your Style to Empower, Motivate
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Jessica Alexander
February 8, 2023
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With some generational knowledge, you can tailor leadership style to empower and motivate across age groups.


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driller recruitment

Seeking Qualified Drillers? Try these Recruitment Strategies

Good Value Proposition Gets Noticed in an Employee’s Market
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Jessica Alexander
January 11, 2023
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In an employees’ market, it pays to listen to prospects’ pain points, have a stellar value proposition.


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Recruiting and Retaining Top Drilling Talent

Basic Do’s and Don’ts for Winning the War for Capable Crews
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Jessica Alexander
December 16, 2022
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From efficient processes to proper training, basic do’s and don’ts of winning the war for capable employees.


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Managing a Multi-Generation Workforce in Drilling, Construction

Is it a Help or Hindrance? Leadership Decides
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Jessica Alexander
November 22, 2022
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Leaders can guide workers of different generations with an understanding of communication styles, motivations.


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hiring with predictive analytics

Hiring Drillers? Try Using Your Company’s Own Data

‘Predictive Analytics’ Can Help Contractors Make the Right Hires
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Jessica Alexander
October 10, 2022
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‘Predictive analytics’ can help drilling, construction firms make more educated, and lasting, hiring choices.


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Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Culture

Construction, Drilling Companies Benefit by Getting It Right
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Jessica Alexander
September 9, 2022
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Drilling and construction companies can strive for commitment, not just compliance, and reap the benefits.


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Tips for Recruiting Women in Drilling and other Skilled Trades

Tips for Recruiting Women in Drilling, other Skilled Trades

Consider Everything from the Job Posting to Networking Groups
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Jessica Alexander
August 5, 2022
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Recruiting anyone for drilling work has challenges. The right approach can attract a wider range of good candidates.


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social networks

Social Media: The Modern-Day Driller Recruitment Strategy

Know Your Candidate Audience and Make it Personal
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Jessica Alexander
July 18, 2022
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Drilling, construction employers facing a skilled-labor shortage have many ways to network with candidates.


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Onboarding Tips for Retaining Drillers, Other Construction Pros

Thoughtful, Formal Process Can Help Companies Keep New Workers
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Jessica Alexander
June 7, 2022
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Many drilling, construction companies face a skilled-labor shortage. Onboarding can help you retain workers.


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