Spring who? April is awards season 🏆
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Expert insights
Meet our US construction team
How do our construction team help clients and candidates? We answer your burning questions in our blog dedicated to introducing our US team – plus discover what growth is on the horizon.
Securing a work visa in Denmark
If a non-resident worker contributes to the output of a project – or their visit goes beyond 90 days – they’ll need a work permit. Our recent blog takes a look at visa types, the process to get them, and why Denmark makes for such an attractive candidate working location.
Why candidates are choosing Germany
Similarly, non-EU/EEA citizens can’t work in Germany without a proper permit. Hoping to mobilise candidates to this central European hotspot? In our latest blog, we share the full application process, plus the reasons Germany is rising in popularity for projects.
Industry news
New partnership deal to build 2GW PV portfolio of solar projects
A 2GW portfolio of solar projects is going ahead, following PPC Group and Mytilineos Energy & Metals’ Cooperation Framework Agreement. The deal is valued around €2 billion, with 90 projects expected to be completed over the next three years across Italy, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania.
Petronas and JERA join forces to evaluate CCS value chain
Petronas and JERA will be uniting to assess the total carbon capture and storage (CCS) of the value chain between Japan and Malaysia – specifically whether it’s feasible. Their joint study agreement involves separating and capturing CO2 by JERA in Japan, as well as forming a global network for cross-border transportation and CO2 storage.
Tyra Redevelopment Programme marks milestone after production restart
Following suspension of production in 2019, the Tyra Redevelopment Programme reached a key milestone this March. Gas volumes have begun supplying Denmark and other European markets – now the project awaits a planned upgrade of the field’s facilities in the North Sea, supporting Denmark’s energy security.
Construction management team chosen for $340 million university stadium
The University of South Florida has selected a new construction management team for their huge $340 million project. Manhattan Construction Company, H.J. Russell & Company, and DuCon will work together to build a football stadium featuring an east-west build, devoted student section, open concourse, and more.
Team building at our company retreat
We’ll be holding another company retreat for the UK team at Crewe Hall on 17th May! Attendees will be taking part in some challenging team-building activities, including archery, super slalom and laser clay pigeon shooting, as well as some more relaxing pursuits. Stay tuned for more details from our HR team over the following weeks!
Extending borders with our exchange programme
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our USA-UK exchange programme! After working for WRS for one year, and hitting specific recruitment targets, employees will have the opportunity to go across the pond for a week. Plus, they can extend this time into a holiday for themselves afterwards, giving them the chance to explore a new country.
CEO travels to Amsterdam and America
Our CEO, Mark Brown, has become something of a globe-trotter recently! He and the rest of the board went to Amsterdam for a meeting, with a twist: strategic discussions were held aboard the Elena vessel, provided to us by @Geoquip Marine. He also recently touched down in America, where he’ll be spending a couple of weeks connecting with the US team.
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More jet-setting adventures for our team
Mark isn’t the only one who’s been travelling…
US employee of the month
Speaking of Chance, he takes home April’s US Employee of the Month! As a relatively recent addition to the team, he’s quickly got to grips with his role – and has managed to raise his team’s performance in a short time. Chance’s positive attitude, natural leadership skills, and collaboration make him a well-deserved winner. Congratulations Chance! 🥳
Monthly and quarterly award winners
Every monthly and quarterly award winner becomes the proud recipient of a trophy or gift. This month’s winners are…
⭐ Consultant of the Month: Aryan Omer – Kurdistan Office
⭐ Improver of the Month: Aryan Omer – Kurdistan Office
⭐ Consultant of the Quarter: Samuel Kippen – US Construction
⭐ Improver of the Quarter: Oliver Green - Oil & Gas
⭐ Team of the Month: Kurdistan
⭐ Team of the Quarter: Kurdistan
Well done everyone – your hard work really shines through! Internally, we’ll also be hosting the Q1 presentation in May, where we’ll reveal the recipients of even more awards.
US lunch club
Our Quarterly Lunch Clubs give our top performers the chance to celebrate their hard work with a venue of their choice, and an early finish. In the US, Sam Paish and Samuel Kippen celebrated their achievements with a sea view at Salt Shack On The Bay and Hula Bay Club. Cheers to that!
UK lunch club
We went to CIBO in Manchester, then headed for a game of crazy pool at Roxy Ballroom. This was a chance for our dedicated team to relax and wind down after a busy quarter.
Award round-up for WRS
The awards don’t stop there either…
April anniversaries
April saw more of our team mark their WRS work anniversaries – a big thank you to everyone for your long-lasting commitment!
Another happy customer
“I appreciate WRS for their responsive support, especially how they maintained good communication with me throughout the recruitment and onboarding processes. I would definitely recommend WRS to new candidates who are looking for excellent career opportunities with reputable companies in the oil and gas industry.” – Atul Bhosale
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