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GETI 2026 report released: Key workforce trends you need to know

nana.terra@airswift.com (Nana Terra) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:47:37 GMT

GETI 2026 released: key workforce trends you need to know

The wait is over — the tenth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI) report is now live, marking a major milestone for the world’s most comprehensive study of workforce trends across the global energy industry.

James Allen appointed CEO of Airswift

Leanna Seah — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:04:26 GMT

Jan 22, 2026 - Houston, TX - James Allen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective January 23, 2026.

Allen, who most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Janette Marx, who is stepping down after 11 years of dedicated leadership to pursue another CEO opportunity.

“It has been a privilege to lead Airswift and work alongside such a talented team. I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together and have full confidence in James Allen as he steps into the CEO role. Airswift is in excellent hands.

- Janette Marx.

Allen has been with Airswift for over 25 years, having joined as a recruitment consultant before progressing to COO. During his tenure, he has led operations across all key regions, driving operational excellence, strengthening customer relationships, and delivering sustainable growth.

He has also played a central leadership role in the group’s successful merger and acquisition activity over the past two decades. His appointment marks a confident step in Airswift’s long‑term growth strategy as the business continues to expand internationally under his leadership.

I am incredibly proud to step into the role of CEO at such a pivotal moment in Airswift’s journey. Having been part of the business for more than 20 years, I’ve seen first-hand the strength of our culture, the depth of our expertise and the dedication of our people.

Maintaining that will remain a personal priority. As we enter our next phase of growth, my focus will be on supporting clients globally with the high-quality talent they need to succeed, while continuing to invest in and care for our people.

I’m honored to build on the strong foundations established by Janette and to lead the business forward as we navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing global market.

- James Allen, CEO of Airswift

On behalf of the Board, Ian Langley, Non‑Executive Chair and Co‑Founder of Airswift, added: “I would like to thank Janette for her contribution to Airswift during her tenure as CEO. James is an outstanding leader who knows this business inside out. Having been with Airswift for a quarter of a century, he brings deep operational expertise, continuity and a clear strategic vision. I am delighted to see him step into the CEO role and have every confidence in his ability to lead Airswift forward.”

The appointment comes at a time of continued growth for Airswift across the STEM industries. Since its acquisition by Gemspring, the business has accelerated investment in innovation and workforce solutions, strengthening its ability to support clients as they navigate evolving workforce demands amid the global energy transition.

Airswift supports first cross‑regional work permit recognition in China

Leanna Seah — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:45:42 GMT

A breakthrough in cross-regional work compliance

Led by Country Manager, Lexi Mao, Airswift China worked closely with the Jing’an District Government (Shanghai) and the Nantong Municipal Government to complete a mutual recognition registration for an expatriate contractor for SBM.

This enabled the contractor - who holds a Shanghai-issued work permit - to legally begin work in Nantong without cancelling his current permit.

This breakthrough establishes a long‑term pathway for seamless mobility between the two cities, creating a foundation for many more cases in the future.

What normally takes over a month was completed in one day.

This accelerated approval:

Eliminated administrative downtime
Avoided costly project delays
Ensured the contractor could begin work immediately
Maintained full compliance with both municipal authorities

Traditionally, expatriates in China must hold a work permit issued by the same locality in which they physically work. Any change in work location typically requires:

Cancelling the existing work and residence permits
Restarting a full application in the new city
Enduring a lengthy 35 to 40-day processing timeline

Airswift Resourcing Recognised as “Market Leader” in Ardent Partners’ 2024 MSP Solution Advisor Report

nana.terra@airswift.com (Nana Terra) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:32:59 GMT

In a competitive landscape where standards are continually rising, Airswift Resourcing has received notable recognition as a “Market Leader” in the 2024 MSP Solution Advisor Report published by Ardent Partners. This honour emphasises Airswift Resourcing’s steadfast commitment to providing exceptional Managed Services Provider (MSP) solutions that not only meet but also surpass industry standards.

The 2025 GETI report is live!

nana.terra@airswift.com (Nana Terra) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:04:02 GMT

The 2025 GETI report is live!

Airswift has just released its ninth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), now available for download! The 2025 GETI is the world's most established and comprehensive energy workforce trends report, featuring insights from almost 11,000 professionals of 150 nationalities.

Key leadership appointments and promotions to drive global growth

Leanna Seah — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 13:28:38 GMT

30th September 2024 - Airswift, a global leader in workforce solutions for the engineering and technology sectors, has announced several strategic appointments and promotions within its global leadership team.

Airswift named in SIA's Largest US Staffing Firms List

alicia.edwards@airswift.com (Alicia Edwards) — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:06:45 GMT

Mountain View, California — July 11^th 2024: Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, has released its 2024 report on the Largest Staffing Firms in the United States.

Airswift is a preferred supplier of WALGA

Leanna Seah — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:41:37 GMT

At Airswift, we believe in partnerships that drive change and create value.

Recruitment and phishing scams

rob.boyle@airswift.com (Rob Boyle) — Mon, 20 May 2024 13:23:55 GMT

November 10th 2025 - APAC recruitment scam posing as Airswift

We have been informed of a fraudulent recruitment scam targeting candidates in APAC

This recruitment related email scam offers job opportunities and interviews claiming to be Airswift, but uses a "@airswift.asia" email domain.

To confirm, we would only contact you from the following domains: @airswift.com @ducatuspartners.com.

We urge you to cease contact with the scammers straight away.

May 20^th 2024 - Malaysian recruitment scam on Instagram posing as our Chief Revenue Officer

We have been informed of a fraudulent recruitment scam targeting candidates in Malaysia on Instagram

These fraudulent entities use profiles with Airswift's likeness and are exploiting the name of our Chief Revenue Officer, Anna Frazzetto. This scam is falsely claiming her authority to secure US visas for potential job applicants.

They request payments nearing $470 USD per visa application—a significant sum, making this scam particularly harmful. The scammers have also been utilising email addresses from AOL, which is a clear indicator of the deceit as Airswift does not use such email services for professional communication.

Examples of the scam in action:

Screenshot 1:

The logo used is grainy
Grammar is bad
Addresses are wrong
False signature and wrong job title of our CRO

Screenshot 2:

The logos used are grainy
Grammar is bad
Airswift Recruitment/Airswift Recruitment Agency is not our company name
False signature and wrong job title of our CRO

Screenshot 3:

Grammar is bad
We would only contact you from the following domains: @airswift.com @ducatuspartners.com not @aol.com

Screenshot 4:

@airswift.wordlwide is not one of our handles

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

If you happen to fall victim to this recruitment scam, we recommend that you contact your local authorities and file a report.

How to to report messages:

Local government/police authorities allow you to report these:

In the UK – government & police
In the US – government

We urge you to cease contact with the scammers straight away to prevent any more attempts at receiving your money.

If you are unsure about an offer you have received, review the red flags that may indicate a recruitment scam.

March 22^nd 2024 - Recruitment phishing scam: airswiftresourcing.com

We have been informed of a circulating fraudulent phishing scam under the name of airswiftresourcing.com

The scam involves using the name of Airswift's CEO and sending "offer letters" to the recipients. The domain "airswiftresourcing.com" is not affiliated with Airswift.

If you have received an offer letter, but no prior contact then this will not be from Airswift.

We are seeing an increase of scam attempts in various formats like email, WhatsApp, and text message, but unfortunately we cannot control what comes through these systems.

To confirm, we do not charge candidates to put them forward for jobs and we would only contact you from the following domains: @airswift.com @ducatuspartners.com

Our CEO will never contact you in respect to an open recruitment position.

Please be vigilant, do not interact with the message beyond reporting it through the official means within the application.

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

If you happen to fall victim to this recruitment scam, we recommend that you contact your local authorities and file a report.

How to to report messages:

Local government/police authorities allow you to report these:

In the UK – government & police
In the US – government

Other ways to report:

We urge you to cease contact with the scammers straight away to prevent any more attempts at receiving your money.

If you are unsure about an offer you have received, review the red flags that may indicate a recruitment scam.

July 18^th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates via WhatsApp

We have been informed of a circulating fraudulent WhatsApp scam using the Airswift name.

The scammers are posing as Airswift employees, offering various flexible full/part-time vacancies via WhatsApp and text messages.

These messages often promise remote jobs with unrealistic hours and salaries.

These individuals do not represent Airswift and we encourage candidates to be wary of anyone requesting money for medical tests or visa applications as part of the recruitment process.

We have received updated information that these scams have been targeting people in the Netherlands using a Dutch phone number. The scammer has used the name Simon Gerlach and has been falsely claiming to be associated with Airswift. Airswift has no connection or affiliation with Simon Gerlach, and they are not employed or connected to our organisation in any capacity.

Examples of the scam in action

Below are images of the messages the scammers have been sending.

Please know that although these messages are often sent by people pretending to be current Airswift employees, these scammers are in no way affiliated with Airswift.

What to do if you receive communication via Whatsapp?

To safeguard yourself from potential fraudulent activities, we strongly advise you to exercise caution and verify the legitimacy of anyone who claims to be representing Airswift. Authentic communications from our organization should always originate from official email domains.

In the event of receiving communication via WhatsApp from an individual purporting to be a recruiter, we highly recommend that you insist on requesting their correspondence to be conducted through an official Airswift email address.

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

If you happen to fall victim to this fake recruitment scam, we recommend that you contact your local authorities and file a report.

We urge you to cease contact with the scammers straight away to prevent any more attempts at receiving your money.

If you are unsure about an offer you have received, review the red flags that may indicate a recruitment scam.

July 18^th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates in India and Asia

We have been informed of a fraudulent scam that is circulating and our candidate base should be aware of

The scammers are posing as recruiters for companies and informing candidates that they need to pay a 'refundable' fee on behalf of Airswift if they wish to accept a job offer.

This fee is taken and the scammer will then cease contact.

These individuals do not represent Airswift and we encourage candidates to be wary of anyone requesting money for medical tests or visa applications as part of the recruitment process.

Several candidates have identified two companies, 'Ramen Overseas Consultants' and 'Sunbright Vision Consultancy', using the Airswift name fraudulently. This company is not associated with Airswift.

GETI 2024: Energy workers say AI will drive demand for human skills

Maegan Toups — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMT

LONDON, UK 13 February 2024.

The eighth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), the world’s most established and comprehensive energy workforce trends report, released today, reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to boost workforce productivity and job satisfaction and drive demand for new skills across the industry.

Over 90 per cent of energy workers expect AI to increase demand for, and influence them to learn, new skills such as programming, IT, critical thinking and creativity
Majority expect AI to boost productivity and job satisfaction, and almost half say it will boost salaries
Many expect AI to drive increased industry research and development and optimisation of energy production, services and solutions

News

GETI 2026 report released: Key workforce trends you need to know

GETI 2026 released: key workforce trends you need to know

James Allen appointed CEO of Airswift

Airswift supports first cross‑regional work permit recognition in China

A breakthrough in cross-regional work compliance

Airswift Resourcing Recognised as “Market Leader” in Ardent Partners’ 2024 MSP Solution Advisor Report

The 2025 GETI report is live!

The 2025 GETI report is live!

Key leadership appointments and promotions to drive global growth

Airswift named in SIA's Largest US Staffing Firms List

Airswift is a preferred supplier of WALGA

Recruitment and phishing scams

November 10th 2025 - APAC recruitment scam posing as Airswift

We have been informed of a fraudulent recruitment scam targeting candidates in APAC

May 20th 2024 - Malaysian recruitment scam on Instagram posing as our Chief Revenue Officer

We have been informed of a fraudulent recruitment scam targeting candidates in Malaysia on Instagram

Examples of the scam in action:

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Screenshot 4:

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

How to to report messages:

March 22nd 2024 - Recruitment phishing scam: airswiftresourcing.com

We have been informed of a circulating fraudulent phishing scam under the name of airswiftresourcing.com

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

How to to report messages:

July 18th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates via WhatsApp

We have been informed of a circulating fraudulent WhatsApp scam using the Airswift name.

Examples of the scam in action

What to do if you receive communication via Whatsapp?

What to do if you are a victim of this scam

July 18th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates in India and Asia

We have been informed of a fraudulent scam that is circulating and our candidate base should be aware of

GETI 2024: Energy workers say AI will drive demand for human skills

May 20^th 2024 - Malaysian recruitment scam on Instagram posing as our Chief Revenue Officer

March 22^nd 2024 - Recruitment phishing scam: airswiftresourcing.com

July 18^th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates via WhatsApp

July 18^th 2023 - Recruitment scam targeting candidates in India and Asia