2023 Wrapped: Final industry and WRS insights
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2023 is coming to a close – and with that, we’ve launched our roadmap for 2024. We’ll be entering our 16th year, so vision and strategy have never been more important – but we’re also ready to celebrate our beliefs, values, and fantastic team as we continue to grow.
But before that, let’s reflect on the past month at WRS HQ, including our green update, insights from the OEEC, and industry news from December. So read on for more… and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone here at WRS!
Expert insights
OEEC: All you need to know
We exhibited for the second year at the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC) in November – it was a great opportunity to network with existing clients and new prospects. Our latest article details exactly what we learned.
Celebrating success at the Made in the UK Awards
To mark our recent win at the Made in the UK, Sold to the World 2023 Awards, we spoke to the Department of Business and Trade about our success so far, ongoing initiatives, and strategies in the pipeline.
Managing the counter-offer process effectively
Some are lucky enough to receive a counter-offer when they resign – but choosing between roles isn’t always the easiest decision. We took a look at how to handle the process.
Industry news
COP28 reveals loss-and-damage fund
COP28 led to many important developments, including an agreement on the new loss-and-damage fund. The conference also featured the King’s Speech, a day themed around food and agricultural emissions, and much more.?
Sonnedix launches 5 new solar projects
Sonnedix has begun construction for a 300MW portfolio of solar projects across Durham, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, North Devon, and Lancashire. It’s anticipated to be completed by early 2025, and will create 270 new jobs.?
Consultant chosen for US-Canada bridges construction project
A global professional services company, GHD, has been chosen for the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge and Rainbow Bridge rehabilitation projects. They’ll be partnering with bridge construction and preservation experts, Greenman-Pedersen Incorporated, to help increase the lifespan of the bridges.?
Biden administration pledges $6 billion to high-speed electric rail routes
A pair of high-speed electric rail routes on the US West Coast will receive significant funding from the Biden administration – connecting Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. While no date has been confirmed yet, they’re estimated to be complete by 2028.
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Green update
As well as matching talent to projects in the sustainable energy sector, we’re proactively reducing our own carbon footprint. For example, we cut unessential travel, use recycled goods, and prioritise local supply chain procurement.
We were also recently certified as carbon neutral by ClimatePartner, after offsetting 386.45 tonnes of carbon emissions from 2022. But our sustainability pledge isn’t limited to in-house activities. We’re supporting two United Nations-approved initiatives, which aim to foster positive social and ecological change:
Christmas parties at WRS UK and USA ??
Our UK team shared a mezze platter and a toast to the festive season at Habas restaurant in Manchester on 8th December. And our US team joined in on the fun when they met up for an evening of tapas at Bulla Gastrobar – even our CEO, @Mark Brown, and Uganda Business Development Manager, Iain Porter, flew in for the festivities.
A visit to the MIK Foundation
CEO Mark has also been globe-trotting these past few weeks – first to visit the Uganda office, then back to the UK for a brief stint, before heading out to the US to meet our North American team. But he wasn’t alone! Customer Care Manager, Nina Dransfield, joined him in Uganda – they visited the MIK Foundation to donate essential food items, supporting the foundation’s mission to care for orphaned children in the Homisa region.
Events and awards
We learned so much at the OEEC, and we can’t wait to exhibit again next year. There will also be some events from us in 2024… watch this space!
We were also honoured with some amazing awards this year. Insider recently wrote a feature about our Financial & Professional Services win at the Made in the UK Awards. And we’ll be continuing this streak with our own company awards in January.
December’s anniversaries and promotions
We celebrated a number of WRS work anniversaries this December:
? Pippa Glendining – 6 years
? Oliver 'Ollie' Green – 2 years
? Mary O'Malley - 11 years
On top of this, a big congratulations are in order for @Noah Rogerson who was promoted from Recruitment Consultant to Senior Recruitment Consultant. Thanks to Noah and everyone for all their hard work this year, and beyond.
US employee of the month
Our December US Employee of the Month is @John Gomez, our Senior Recruitment Consultant. This is the second time John has taken the trophy home, and it’s no surprise – his commitment to excellence and support for the team are both unwavering.
Congratulations John ??
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