In previous columns, we've talked about recruiting veterans and women, but today let's talk about students at trade and vocational schools.

Business is complicated. Formal training can help sort it out.

We tend to overlook half the population when recruiting for entry-level field-services roles, and that is something we can't afford to do when the labor market is this tight.

Drilling, like all professions, has pros and cons.

Agreements are with Texas-based natural gas and oil company.

Finding skilled and qualified labor has always been one of the most daunting recruiting challenges. However, there is an under-tapped labor pool — armed forces veterans.

We tend to worry more about scammers on the internet or thieves that might break in our buildings than the people we see every day who do our payroll. What are the signs?

I recently attended a safety training conference where a retired Chicago police officer gave a talk on mental focus and situational awareness. He advocated using the “Cooper code” to reduce incidents and mistakes at the jobsite.

Effective communication on a customer’s level is critical.

A great mentor can coach and learn from their peer at the same time, creating a bond built on expertise and trust.