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Industry leaders deliver insight for drilling contractors on drilling equipment, drill tooling, drilling jobs, drill rigs.

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How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox

Regardless of What a Team Does, It’s Still Made Up of People
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Jake Fletcher
January 15, 2021
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Teams, regardless of purpose, are made up of people with different needs, communication styles.


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Stand Out as a Drilling Jobseeker amid the Covid-19 Hiring Slump

Tips to Connect with Hiring Managers, Highlight Transferable Skills
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Jessica Alexander
January 11, 2021
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Tips for how to tailor a resume, highlight transferable skills and connect with decision-makers.
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Virtual job fair

How to Find Job Candidates When You Can’t Meet Them Face-to-Face

Companies Can Fill Drilling Jobs, Even Amid Pandemic
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Jessica Alexander
December 14, 2020
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From virtual job fairs to previous interviewees, cast a wide net amid Covid-19-related changes in hiring.


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U.S. Air Force's RED HORSE well drilling training program

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk
November 27, 2020
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If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.
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employee incentives

Recognize Driller Performance (Without Busting Your Budget)

Tips for What, When and How to Honor Top Performers
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Jessica Alexander
November 6, 2020
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Learn tips for what to reward, and when and how to do it.


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driller recruitment and retention

How to Be the Company Every Driller Wants to Work For

Consider Safety, Training Policies when Recruiting New Drillers
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Jessica Alexander
October 12, 2020
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When drilling recruits get wellness, training support, word gets around.


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exit interviews

The Importance of Exit Interviews for Strategic Retention

For Drilling Jobs, Crew Turnover Can Point to Other Issues
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Jessica Alexander
September 4, 2020
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Asking “why” can help drilling companies get to the bottom of crew turnover.
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Getting Started Drilling Water Wells

Charity Drilling, Remote Work Call for Back-to-Basics Approach
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Joe Haynes
August 31, 2020
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From pilot hole to development, some projects call for back-to-basics approach.
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employee retention

Flex Your Benefits for a Stronger Workforce

Offer Employees the Options they Want, Keep Retention High
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Jessica Alexander
August 3, 2020
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Today's diverse talent pool seeks a diversity of options.
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Onboarding Tips for Drilling Contractors Hiring Workers

Employers Can Start with a Written Guide for Consistency
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Jessica Alexander
July 10, 2020
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Written guides, clear expectations help retain employees.
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