Drive progress and see success with this month’s insights

Success – that’s what both our clients and candidates want. But for that to happen, you have to tackle any obstacles in the way, from global mobilisation challenges to answering difficult questions to skills gaps. On the subject of success, we’re still flying high in our 15th year, and that’s all down to our focus on driving progress. Our services enable others to succeed, whether that’s sourcing for a project’s execution or levelling up a candidate’s career. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll be honing in on advancements in the industry and for our clients, plus successes at WRS.

Expert insights?

How to unleash the power of global mobilisation

For energy projects to succeed, global mobilising industry talent is a must. But the likes of language barriers, payroll systems, legalities, and more act as bottlenecks. Our latest blog discusses these issues – and what you can do about it.

Discover the solution?

Master the most popular interview questions

Where do you see yourself in five years? What are your strengths and weaknesses? How have you overcome challenges? These are just some of the most frequent interview questions, and we take a look at how to answer 10 commonplace ones.

Learn the answers

Combat challenges in US construction recruitment

There’s a growing demand for construction talent in the US, but there remain challenges in hiring such talent – from the skills gap to labour shortages. We explore the construction industry landscape, including key roles and best practices for securing these professionals.

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Industry news?

Solar farm site approval will lead to energy for up to 18,500 homes

A 60,000 solar panel site in the Devon countryside has received the green light following an appeal. Work will begin next year – and advantages include cutting C02 emissions, creating new wetland habitats, and establishing flood mitigation measures.?

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US government moves forward with 15 onshore renewable energy projects

The Biden-Harris administration has revealed that they’re progressing with 15 onshore renewables projects, including in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. This is part of their strive to reach a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035.?

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BP commences production in a UK North Sea oil and gas field

BP, alongside partners Neptune Energy and JAPEX, has officially kicked off production in the UK North Sea. The project is anticipated to yield approximately 50,000 barrels a day, increase energy supplies, plus support the supply chain and jobs in the industry.

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Fast electric vehicle charging to be tested in Norway

Sunlit Sea, who are joining forces with Endra and Ev Powercharge, have received support to enable them to test a floating installation that will feature fast electric vehicle charging. The trial will analyse power generation, maintenance costs, the prospective impact of degradation, and more.?

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What’s new at WRS?

Fundraising update

We’ve had a successful year of fundraising activities – from raising over ￡500 for MIND UK with the Three Peaks Challenge to selecting our chosen charity: MIK Foundation. Our team is making a visit to the Foundation in East Africa this week.

We attended OEEC 2023

The WRS team was present in Amsterdam on November 28th and 29th to participate in the Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference 2023. This is part of our ongoing dedication to helping progress offshore and onshore renewable energy projects.?

Potluck at WRS US

Our US team hosted our first-ever Potluck Feast on the 15th of November to celebrate Thanksgiving. It was a great opportunity to share different foods from across the pond! With cuisine ranging from traditional American casseroles to Lancashire cheese and onion pie, it was fantastic to celebrate the unique stories of each dish and diversity.

Marking national career development month

As November was National Career Development Month in the US, we’ve recently been focusing on the training opportunities that we provide. These help both our clients and candidates as our trainees receive a comprehensive programme that enables them to progress and make a positive impact on those they support.?

Celebrating anniversaries

Many WRS team members observed their work anniversaries with us in November:

? Emma Upton – 8 years

? Richard Baillie-Gray – 7 years

? Ruel Briscoe – 4 years

? Tracey Ackroyd – 1 year

? Richard Goodwin-Robertson – 1 year

? Callum Hird – 1 year

A big thank you to you all for your efforts and commitment to WRS!

Celebrating Milestones

Q3 award winners

Each quarter, we throw the spotlight on those who’ve achieved exceptional success! While the collective effort of all employees is appreciated, the Q3 award winners were:

? Learner of the Quarter – Jason Crowe FMAAT

? UK Recruiter of the Quarter – Ruel Briscoe

? US Recruiter of the Quarter – Samuel Kippen

? Global Recruiter of the Quarter – Ruel Briscoe

? Players Player – Joanne Street

? Team of the Quarter – Oil and Gas

Well done, everyone!?

US employee of the month ?

Our November US Employee of the Month award is proudly received by Sam Paish , our Recruitment Consultant. Sam’s coworkers voted for her for many reasons – including her fantastic work ethic, team player nature, and ability to always come to work with a positive attitude. It’s no wonder they see her as a role model!

A massive congratulations to you, Sam ??

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