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2024 Renewable Energy Recap: From Setbacks to Surging Growth
A Wave of Challenges in Solar and Renewable Energy Rising Financial Pressures and Layoffs 2024 has been a tough year with headlines about bankruptcies or layoffs across solar and renewable energy. SunPower filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after struggling with declining revenues and financial setbacks. Last month, Northvolt’s CEO stepped down after it filed Chapter…
Read MoreScaling Your Solar Business with Specialized Solar Recruitment Services
The solar industry is witnessing unprecedented growth, fueled by advancements in solar energy technology, increased affordability of solar power, and a global push for clean energy solutions. The global solar energy market, valued at $223.3 billion in 2022, is projected to grow to $368.63 billion by 2030, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)…
Read MoreHow To Find Top Engineering Talent for Solar Energy Projects
Learn how to find top engineering talent for solar energy projects. Discover key recruitment strategies, essential skills, and long-term approaches to build your team.
Read More5 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work
Congratulations! You’ve just achieved a significant career milestone—perhaps landing the job you’ve been striving for since college or reaching the level you’ve long aimed for. Your strategic planning and hard work have paid off. However, there’s a lingering doubt that’s holding you back from fully embracing this success—Imposter Syndrome. If you find yourself questioning your…
Read MoreDiversity in the Workplace – The Basics
As the world increasingly becomes more diverse, the corporate world must evolve accordingly. Organizations that neglect diversity initiatives are sabotaging themselves and their employees. It’s crucial to understand that workplace diversity is not just a trend—it’s the future. So why is it important, and what are the basics of creating a more inclusive workplace? What…
Read MoreBridging the Solar Skills Gap
As the solar industry experiences unprecedented growth, an underlying challenge has surfaced – the Solar Skills Gap. This gap is not a barrier but an opportunity to upskill and reskill workers, find diverse candidates who have transferable skills, and build a robust talent pipeline.
Read MoreThe Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements and Salary History Questions
The national landscape is shifting, gifting employees more power and leverage in what has historically been a more employer-friendly environment. Many states are limited in what companies can ask about salary history and reigning in problematic non-competes.
Read MoreHow To Get Specific and Write Effective Job Descriptions
Setting clear expectations to accurately convey a role’s responsibilities to help both recruiters and job seekers. How Clear Job Descriptions Avoid Misunderstandings Writing a job description that is engaging while conveying all of the information necessary is a difficult task. If you write too much, it could scare away candidates with endless lists, but if…
Read More5 Benefits of Working with a Renewable Energy Executive Search Firm
The advantages of working with Peak Demand and our specialized expertise in renewable energy. Targeted Recruitment Strategies A renewable energy executive search firm like Peak Demand can make the hiring process much easier, especially when you need someone with a highly specialized skill set. Our team has perfected the process of placing the right top-tier…
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