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How to Increase Your Productivity in the Cloud
The ability to access digital tools anywhere at anytime? Sounds great, but it's not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone. Newer users may resist the adoption of cloud software because they’re acclimated to the performance of their offline applications. While...
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Top 10 Reasons Field Tickets Are Rejected by Customers
Creating an accurate field ticket for your customer to approve allows you to invoice faster and get paid faster. This puts your business in a stronger cash position and gives you the necessary capital to respond to dips in the market with ease. However, despite all of...
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Market Labor Shortages and the Advantage of Software
The oilfield and energy service sector plays a crucial role in powering economies worldwide. However, in recent years, the industry has faced a significant challenge – a labor shortage. The shortage of skilled workers has put immense pressure on businesses, impacting...
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5 Critical Challenges Hydrovac Companies Face Without a Field Management System (FMS)
In the fast-paced world of hydrovac excavation, where precision and efficiency are what probably keeps you up at night , staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One tool that has proven to be a game-changer for hydrovac companies is a Field Management...
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What’s Stopping You from Digitizing Your Field Operations and Going Paperless?
In today's fast-paced and digitally-driven world, businesses across various industries are reaping the benefits of embracing technology to streamline their operations. One significant area that has seen transformation is field operations, where companies are moving...
![Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-field-service-software-vs.-traditional-methods-which-is-right-for-you-min-1080x675.jpg)
Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to managing field service operations, businesses have traditionally relied on manual methods such as pen and paper or spreadsheets. However, with the advancements in technology, field service software has emerged as a game-changer. This software...
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The IoT Revolution in the Field Service Industry
In the ever-evolving world of technology, one of the most groundbreaking advancements is the Internet of Things (IoT). With the proliferation of interconnected devices, the IoT has tremendous potential to revolutionize various industries, including field service...
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Strategies for Workforce Management Scheduling
It goes without saying that scheduling is a crucial element of effective personnel management, but that doesn't mean that companies have succeeded in doing it right. Many still struggle with inefficient scheduling procedures that have an adverse influence on both...
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Strategic Goals for the Construction Sector in 2023
2023 signals the opportunity to make fresh resolutions and put new competitive tactics into action. General contractors and subcontractors must consider their own ambitions and limitations as well as those that affect the sector as a whole when deciding on the main...
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Essential Tech-Terms for the Construction Industry Vol. 1
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming every industry (including construction). However, understanding the jargon associated with these advancements can be overwhelming, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. In this article, we present a...
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How to Increase Your Productivity in the Cloud
The ability to access digital tools anywhere at anytime? Sounds great, but it's not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone. Newer users may resist the adoption of cloud software because they’re acclimated to the performance of their offline applications. While...
![Top 10 Reasons Field Tickets Are Rejected by Customers](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-top-10-reasons-field-tickets-are-rejected-by-customers-min-1080x675.jpg)
Top 10 Reasons Field Tickets Are Rejected by Customers
Creating an accurate field ticket for your customer to approve allows you to invoice faster and get paid faster. This puts your business in a stronger cash position and gives you the necessary capital to respond to dips in the market with ease. However, despite all of...
![Market Labor Shortages and the Advantage of Software](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-market-labout-shortages-and-the-advantage-of-software-min-1080x675.jpg)
Market Labor Shortages and the Advantage of Software
The oilfield and energy service sector plays a crucial role in powering economies worldwide. However, in recent years, the industry has faced a significant challenge – a labor shortage. The shortage of skilled workers has put immense pressure on businesses, impacting...
![5 Critical Challenges Hydrovac Companies Face Without a Field Management System (FMS)](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-5-critical-challenges-hydrovac-companies-face-without-a-field-management-system-min-1080x675.jpg)
5 Critical Challenges Hydrovac Companies Face Without a Field Management System (FMS)
In the fast-paced world of hydrovac excavation, where precision and efficiency are what probably keeps you up at night , staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One tool that has proven to be a game-changer for hydrovac companies is a Field Management...
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What’s Stopping You from Digitizing Your Field Operations and Going Paperless?
In today's fast-paced and digitally-driven world, businesses across various industries are reaping the benefits of embracing technology to streamline their operations. One significant area that has seen transformation is field operations, where companies are moving...
![Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-field-service-software-vs.-traditional-methods-which-is-right-for-you-min-1080x675.jpg)
Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to managing field service operations, businesses have traditionally relied on manual methods such as pen and paper or spreadsheets. However, with the advancements in technology, field service software has emerged as a game-changer. This software...
![The IoT Revolution in the Field Service Industry](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-the-iot-revolution-in-the-field-service-industry-min-1080x675.jpg)
The IoT Revolution in the Field Service Industry
In the ever-evolving world of technology, one of the most groundbreaking advancements is the Internet of Things (IoT). With the proliferation of interconnected devices, the IoT has tremendous potential to revolutionize various industries, including field service...
![Strategies for Workforce Management Scheduling](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-strategies-for-software-management-scheduling-min-1080x675.jpg)
Strategies for Workforce Management Scheduling
It goes without saying that scheduling is a crucial element of effective personnel management, but that doesn't mean that companies have succeeded in doing it right. Many still struggle with inefficient scheduling procedures that have an adverse influence on both...
![Strategic Goals for the Construction Sector in 2023](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-strategic-goals-for-the-contruction-sector-in-2023-min-1080x675.jpg)
Strategic Goals for the Construction Sector in 2023
2023 signals the opportunity to make fresh resolutions and put new competitive tactics into action. General contractors and subcontractors must consider their own ambitions and limitations as well as those that affect the sector as a whole when deciding on the main...
![Essential Tech-Terms for the Construction Industry Vol. 1](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-essential-tech-terms-for-the-construction-industry-vol-1-min-1080x675.jpg)
Essential Tech-Terms for the Construction Industry Vol. 1
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming every industry (including construction). However, understanding the jargon associated with these advancements can be overwhelming, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. In this article, we present a...
![How to Increase Your Productivity in the Cloud](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-how-to-increase-your-productivity-in-the-cloud-min-1080x675.jpg)
How to Increase Your Productivity in the Cloud
The ability to access digital tools anywhere at anytime? Sounds great, but it's not a one-size-fits-all experience for everyone. Newer users may resist the adoption of cloud software because they’re acclimated to the performance of their offline applications. While...
![Essential Tech-Terms for the Construction Industry Vol. 1](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-essential-tech-terms-for-the-construction-industry-vol-1-min-1080x675.jpg)
Essential Tech-Terms for the Construction Industry Vol. 1
In today's rapidly evolving world, technology is transforming every industry (including construction). However, understanding the jargon associated with these advancements can be overwhelming, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. In this article, we present a...
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Navigating the Future: The Digital Transformation of the Heavy Construction & Energy Industries
The construction & energy sectors are fast moving and unforgiving, staying ahead of the curve is paramount for success. As the industry undergoes continuous transformation, it is crucial to navigate the future by identifying key trends and understanding the...
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Field Service Trends Shaping This Decade
What will the future of field service look like by 2030? While 2030 may seem far off, for those who are in charge of determining the company's course, it is a relatively recent date. And in order to change the company, they typically make important decisions today. It...
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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Field Service Software
In today's fast-paced business world, companies that provide field services, such as repairs, installations, and maintenance, are under constant pressure to deliver the highest levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Fortunately, advances in artificial...
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Field ticket software: Paper field tickets and LEMs don’t cut it
Are you still using paper field tickets or LEMs? Using paper for field tickets and LEMs (Labor, Equipment and Material) is becoming obsolete. And while it may seem daunting to start using a digital solution for these documents, it's something that your company should...
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Digitizing the Right of Way: Pipeline Construction Software
Critical Need for New Pipelines Oil production in the Permian Basin has passed 4 million barrels a day, but because of pipeline constraints, it’s selling at a discount. Transport bottlenecks are also to blame for low natural gas prices, resulting in reduced production...
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Is a Cloud-based App Right for Your Business?
Remember CD-ROMs? How about installation procedures that should have started with, “Do you have 6 hours for this?”, and frequent new versions that produced compatibility nightmares. Thankfully, technology is always moving toward efficiencies. At the personal consumer...
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AI for Business: Is it right for your organization?
Artificial intelligence has found its way into daily life. From Siri and Google Maps, to smart home virtual assistants and cars that parallel-park themselves, AI is available to consumers who want help doing hard things, faster. Considering the popularity and...
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Oil and Gas Technology: Automation, Remote Operation, AI
Exciting changes are happening as upstream companies make the transition from manual processes to digitization and automation. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent tech innovations as well as what’s next for the industry. Nabors Nabors RigWatchⓇNavigatorTM...
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5 Critical Challenges Hydrovac Companies Face Without a Field Management System (FMS)
In the fast-paced world of hydrovac excavation, where precision and efficiency are what probably keeps you up at night , staying ahead of the curve is essential for success. One tool that has proven to be a game-changer for hydrovac companies is a Field Management...
![The IoT Revolution in the Field Service Industry](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-the-iot-revolution-in-the-field-service-industry-min-1080x675.jpg)
The IoT Revolution in the Field Service Industry
In the ever-evolving world of technology, one of the most groundbreaking advancements is the Internet of Things (IoT). With the proliferation of interconnected devices, the IoT has tremendous potential to revolutionize various industries, including field service...
![Strategic Goals for the Construction Sector in 2023](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-strategic-goals-for-the-contruction-sector-in-2023-min-1080x675.jpg)
Strategic Goals for the Construction Sector in 2023
2023 signals the opportunity to make fresh resolutions and put new competitive tactics into action. General contractors and subcontractors must consider their own ambitions and limitations as well as those that affect the sector as a whole when deciding on the main...
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The Role of Field Service Software in the Water Management Industry
Field service software is becoming increasingly important in the water management industry as companies look for ways to optimize and streamline their operations. Water management companies are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including water treatment,...
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Well, I Think it’s Time We Talked About Wells
What is an orphan well and why should you care? Orphaned or abandoned wells are oil and/or gas wells that have been abandoned by fossil fuel extraction industries. These wells may have been deactivated because of economic viability, failure to transfer ownerships, or...
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Why the Construction Industry Can’t Afford to Ignore Digital Trends
Globally, the construction industry is poised to service a predominantly urban population that will reach 9 billion by 2050. Keeping pace with growth and urbanization on this scale means significant increases in outputs are required from the heavy civil construction...
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Construction Technology Trends: Part 2
The construction industry has been in need of a significant shift-change in its standard operating procedures for some time. While other industries such as mining and manufacturing have leveraged technology to increase productivity, commercial construction seems...
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Construction Technology Trends: Part 1
Trend forecasts for the construction industry have been predominantly tech-focused for several years, and 2019 is no exception. Notable innovations include a drywall-installing robot, autonomous earthmoving equipment and a strength-enhancing human exoskeleton. As...
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Produced Water: Turning a liability into an asset
Image courtesy of F&T Water Solutions The trade off The newest, most efficient methods of oil and gas extraction require more water than conventional drilling. Fracking for oil and shale gas, along with SAGD to recover bitumen, have allowed operators to access...
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In-house Tech for Efficient Unconventional Wells
As exploration and production steadily increase, operators are challenged to realize profits in the new normal of lower oil prices. Ensign President and COO Bob Geddes believes that surviving the new normal requires differentiation: “You’re going to need to be more...
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What’s Stopping You from Digitizing Your Field Operations and Going Paperless?
In today's fast-paced and digitally-driven world, businesses across various industries are reaping the benefits of embracing technology to streamline their operations. One significant area that has seen transformation is field operations, where companies are moving...
![Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?](https://aimsio.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/blog-field-service-software-vs.-traditional-methods-which-is-right-for-you-min-1080x675.jpg)
Field Service Software vs. Traditional Methods: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to managing field service operations, businesses have traditionally relied on manual methods such as pen and paper or spreadsheets. However, with the advancements in technology, field service software has emerged as a game-changer. This software...
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Which Device Should You Use for Your Field Operations?
Processing countless data streams across your organization is only made possible by your mobile devices, which are at the center of field service operations. They enable communication, insights, and decision-making. But what if your device fails at a critical moment?...
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Utilizing Data Analytics for Better Decision-Making in the Field
The field service management industry is evolving at a rapid pace, with companies adopting new technologies to improve their operations and enhance the customer experience. One of the most significant changes in recent years has been the increasing use of data...
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Streamline Your Business Processes with One Powerful Platform
In today's fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the competition requires businesses to be efficient, productive, and organized. This is where Aimsio comes in. Aimsio is a cloud-based project management platform designed to help businesses streamline their...
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Streaming, Sports & Subscriptions
Unless you are living under a rock - it’s no surprise that the entertainment industry has turned primarily into streaming services with the leaders like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Prime. Thousands of “cord cutters” use these streaming services as their main source of...
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10 Advantages of Field Service Automation
Due in major part to technological developments that allow companies to deliver their goods and services directly to customers, the field service environment has significantly changed to encompass firms in almost every industry. Field service firms have started...
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Why Excel Might Not be, well…Excelling
Why transitioning your service business to a Field Management Software is a must in 2022. There are several reasons why businesses ought to quit utilizing spreadsheets to manage their operations. The following are some major drawbacks of using spreadsheets (you might...
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What Should You Look for in an Oil & Gas Field Operations Software Platform?
How often do you hear "Let me get back to the office" or “Sorry, we can’t do that out in the field?" The saying "time is money" is an old one, yet it holds true more than ever in the hyper-efficient business world of today. Although the idea of software as a service...
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Do more, with less: Is it possible?
Between a widespread labor shortage, ever-changing Covid-19 restrictions, and the price of oil finally rising above $80 per barrel...it seems we're still living in "unprecedented" times. As much as we're tired of hearing about the "unprecedented" times, it still rings...
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Top 10 Reasons Field Tickets Are Rejected by Customers
Creating an accurate field ticket for your customer to approve allows you to invoice faster and get paid faster. This puts your business in a stronger cash position and gives you the necessary capital to respond to dips in the market with ease. However, despite all of...
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Best Practices For Rolling Out Aimsio
Congratulations on deciding to start using Aimsio. We think it’s a smart choice (but we would think that, wouldn’t we!). Whether you’ve just signed up or are almost ready to roll it out to your entire team, this article will provide you with some helpful tips so that...
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Using Aimsio for Resource Costing and Payroll
One of the main reasons companies choose to use Aimsio is to capture time in the field. With hundreds, sometimes thousands of people working on your projects, a reliable time tracking system is a necessity in order to accurately run payroll. But payroll isn’t the only...
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Everything You Need to Know About Job Performance and WBS
One of the critical things about running a company, if not the most critical thing, is knowing how profitable you are. There are many ways to go about this and you’ve likely come up with reports, spreadsheets and processes to track the health of your operations. Here...
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Webinar Highlights: Accounting vs. Field Ticketing Software
In March of 2022 we recorded a webinar that is available for download here. But if you prefer to read the highlights, then this is the article for you. Read on to hear why an accounting system shouldn't be used as a field ticketing system. Highlights From the Webinar:...
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New Feature Spotlight: Save forms as you go
In release 22.01, we made it easier to save forms while you are working on them. Read all about it here: Has spotty Wi-Fi on job sites been causing you to lose your forms? We've fixed it. What is it? There are two new changes you'll notice: 1. A new "Save" button on...
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6 Ways to Get the Most from your Aimsio Account
Whether you've just started using Aimsio or are one of our long-time customers, we want to ensure that you get the most out of our software. Many times, when customers first sign up, they have one or two big problems they want to solve. And typically, these problems...
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New Feature Spotlight: Dispatch Pop Up Window
In release 21.05, we made significant improvements to our Dispatch feature. Read all about it here: It's now easier than ever to dispatch crew and equipment with the new pop up window in the Job Timeline view. What is it? There are two new changes to the Dispatch...
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Everything You Need to Know About Resource Dispatching
We've seen it all when it comes to dispatching: Complicated whiteboards, sticky notes pinned to a wall, and text messages flying around at all hours. You name it, we've seen it. What do all of these "processes" have in common? You're losing out on revenue if you're...
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New Feature Spotlight: UI Improvements on Invoice Window
This month we're featuring: Improvements we made to the user interface of the invoice window. What is it? With the most recent Aimsio release, we improved how the invoice window works and looks. There are four ways in which we improved it: 1. The addition of a filter...
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3 Competitive Advantages of Field Service Management Technologies
The field service industry is undergoing unprecedented structural transformation. Old trends (such as manual data entry and paper tickets) are no longer sufficient to meet customer demands and the industry's new standard of efficiency. Failure to adapt may result in a...
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The Cost of Not Going Digital
“Going digital” is a phrase that we hear more and more in our ever-changing world. The classic vehicle dashboard with dials and gauges is being replaced with touch screens just as the mechanical dials that used to be on your oven or washing machine have been replaced...
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Using Construction Technology to Capitalize on Infrastructure Bill Opportunities
U.S. Government Signs $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill At the end of 2021, the American government signed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law. The Infrastructure Law outlines a plan to: Build better roads and bridges: 173,000 miles of highways and roads in the...
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Combating the Sunk Cost Fallacy: When to abandon old tech
Sunk costs. Like the Titanic, except without any loot. Costs that have either already been incurred or cannot be changed are sunk costs. Rent, fuel, gym memberships - the money spent on these expenses can’t be recouped, no matter how you proceed. If a project or...
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How to Increase Profits by Reducing Days to Invoice
Cash. The most basic success metric for any kind of business. Stakeholders often focus on profits to measure success, but for recession-tempered oil and gas service companies, cash flow is king. In volatile commodity markets, effective survival strategies are built...
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Permian Basin: Using Technology to Lower Costs
After two consecutive years of significant decline (34 percent in 2015; 39 percent in 2016), the global directional drilling services market increased in value to $9.6 billion in 2017. While a resurgence in general upstream activity can be attributed to the overall...
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Pipeline Construction Invoice Management
For pipeline construction contractors, the demands of keeping up with the multiple prequalification and invoicing requirements mandated by each client is costly and labour-intensive. But, to be eligible to work on lucrative projects, companies must be willing to jump...
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Evaluating Your Operations To Understand Costs
Revenue leakage. Now that sounds scary! When running your own business, it’s critical to closely monitor every aspect of your operations to truly understand your costs. Although revenue leakage happens in all types of business, it's especially damaging to those who do...
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Top 5 Benefits of Using HSE & Compliance Software
The impacts of a serious incident can create chaos, wreak havoc on your workers, and your company's reputation. A serious incident or fatality could lead to: Employee injury Hefty legal fees Worker compensation claims Regulator penalties Delays in jobs Not only do...
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Be More Efficient with Safety Certifications
Like many leading organizations, you and your safety team have worked hard to implement a Health and Safety Management System (SMS) for your high-risk business. Your system could include multiple moving parts such as your safety policies, compliance records,...
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Launching Compliance & Safety (HSE/EHS) Management
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), 4,836 workers were killed on the job in 2015, which is 13 deaths every day! An untrained or uncertified workforce can be lethal to your workers and can also jeopardize your reputation, allowing for...
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Market Labor Shortages and the Advantage of Software
The oilfield and energy service sector plays a crucial role in powering economies worldwide. However, in recent years, the industry has faced a significant challenge – a labor shortage. The shortage of skilled workers has put immense pressure on businesses, impacting...
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Labor Shortage? There is a Hack for that
These days there is no shortage of global energy demand, but the energy industry is now struggling to adjust to the workload this has created. The current global energy crisis and government sanctions have certainly widened this gap, but the increase in drilling...
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Two Approaches to Recruiting Workers Without Raising Wages
Managing the labour force of a boom-and-bust industry is challenging by nature, but critical for maintaining profitability. Capitalizing on the opportunity of increased demand requires finding large numbers of qualified workers in a tight labour market. Shortages can...
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