Guidance for Employers
Energi People Wins Breakthrough Culture Award 2025
Energi People, a leading engineering recruitment specialist in the built environment, is thrilled to announce that we have received the Breakthrough Culture Award at the 2025 Hyer Culture 100 Awards. This accolade highlights companies exceptional workplace cultures, reinforcing our dedication to innovation and employee engagement. What is a Breakthrough Culture Award? The Hyer Culture 100…
Read MoreLosing Candidates in the Hiring Process
(And How to Stop It) Hi there! I’m Richard Brock, Associate Director at Energi People, leading our passionate Talent Team. If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why promising candidates disappear halfway through your recruitment process? Because you’re not alone. Hiring the right person adds enormous value to your business—but losing them mid-process? That costs…
Read MoreIs Your Hiring Process Costing You Great Candidates?
We talk to hundreds of candidates and hiring managers across the Built Environment every month—and one thing comes up again and again: The best people don’t wait around. In a market where top talent is hard to find and competition is fierce, the speed of your hiring process could make all the difference. Wait too…
Read MoreTop 5 Hiring Myths Companies Believe
Let’s cut straight to the chase – your search for the “perfect candidate” might be killing your hiring success. Unicorn candidates—those elusive creatures who perfectly tick every box in overly detailed and often outdated job descriptions—simply don’t exist in today’s real-world job market. And by stubbornly chasing this myth, you’re missing out on outstanding talent.…
Read MoreRecruit Smarter in 2025: Think Project Management
Let’s cut to the chase. You’d never run a multi-million pound engineering project by winging it. So why are you doing exactly that with your most valuable asset – your people? If you are going to recruit Smarter in 2025: think Project Management. Engineering Your Workforce You’re an engineering leader. You live and breathe project…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Needs Contractors
In today’s business environment, agility is key. Companies are constantly looking for ways to stay competitive, reduce costs, and maintain flexibility. One effective strategy is to hire contractors for both short and long-term projects. This approach offers a range of benefits but also comes with its own set of challenges. So why does your business…
Read MoreWhat I learned from being a Project and Design Engineer
Managing Consultant Dominic Horne provides significant insight into his experience as a Project and Design Engineer.
Read More10 Things Employers should know about DEI
What 10 things Employers should know about DEI to put into your policies and practices, making your company a better place to work.
Read MoreAllyship Key in Promoting DE&I in Data Centers
Kat Lewis – VP of Engineering, USA In the high-stakes world of data centers, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a must. Allyship is key in promoting DE&I, where individuals from more privileged groups actively support and advocate for marginalized groups, plays a crucial role in creating a more…
Read MorePioneering Diversity in the US Tech Sector
I’m Kat Lewis and I’ve been in recruitment for over a decade now, specializing in the US data center industry. Energi People has a longstanding history of matching high-caliber talent with industry-leading companies for over 20 years. But here’s the deal: when we talk diversity and inclusion, we’re not just ticking boxes. We’re actually fueling…
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