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How the Everything Now generation is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment - Faststream Recruitment

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How the ‘Everything Now’ Era is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment

We live in an era of instant gratification, where technology has conditioned us to expect immediate results, from same-day deliveries to on-demand streaming. This shift in expectations isn’t just a...

Singapore Maritime Recruitment Update - Spring 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Singapore Maritime Recruitment Market Update – Spring 2025

Singapore Maritime Week, back in March, not only celebrated the sector’s ongoing innovation and resilience but also underscored some of the persistent and emerging challenges faced by maritime empl...

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How HR Leaders in Maritime Can Improve Slow Internal Decision-Making

Slow decision-making is a hidden obstacle that many maritime businesses struggle with particularly when it comes to hiring, workforce planning, and operational decisions. Whether it’s a lengthy app...

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How Leaders Can Help Employees Build More Discipline in the Workplace

Great leaders shape behaviours. One of the most valuable traits a leader can instil in their team is discipline. While talent and motivation play a role in success, consistency, focus, and structur...

How to Measure Internal Hiring in Maritime - Maritime Recruitment - Faststream Recruitment

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How to Measure Internal Hiring Success in Maritime

Hiring in the maritime industry is about securing the right talent to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Whether hiring for ship management, crewing, technical, or shore-based roles,...

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The Superintendent Survey – We want to hear from you

Calling all Superintendents WorldwideFaststream Recruitment is launching a global Superintendent Employment Survey, and we’d love for you to take part.Why are we conducting this survey? The global...

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Expanding Globally? How Maritime Leaders Can Stay Compliant

For maritime leaders, international expansion offers exciting growth opportunities but it also comes with workforce complexities. Hiring across multiple jurisdictions means navigating a web of visa...

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Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Drives Career Growth

Success in any career is not just about talent, ambition, or luck. It is about discipline. In the maritime and shipping sectors, the professionals who achieve long-term career growth are those who ...

Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025 - Faststream Recruitment

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Just released: Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025

We are pleased to launch the Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025, our most comprehensive look yet into the real thoughts, motivations, and concerns of ship operators worldwide. With insigh...

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Scaling Your Maritime Workforce with RPO: A Flexible Approach to Hiring

The maritime industry is constantly evolving, market fluctuations, regulatory changes, and shifting project demands mean that companies must remain agile. Yet, when it comes to hiring, many maritim...

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The Future of Maritime Work: Permanent versus Contract Recruitment

The maritime industry is evolving, and so is its workforce. Traditional permanent roles have long been the backbone of maritime businesses, but in recent years, contract recruitment has been on the...

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AI, Automation and the Future of Maritime Jobs: Why Human Skills Still Matter

AI is reshaping the maritime industry at an unprecedented pace. From predictive maintenance and autonomous shipping to AI-driven recruitment and workforce optimisation, technology is making operati...

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Take the Guesswork Out of Salaries: The Power of Custom Benchmarking for Maritime Hiring

Salary benchmarking plays a vital role in maritime recruitment and compensation strategies, but not all salary reports provide real value. Many businesses rely on off-the-shelf salary surveys that ...

How EOR Services Simplify Global Maritime Hiring - Employer of Record - Faststream Recruitment

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Exploring International Waters: How EOR Services Simplify Global Maritime Hiring

The maritime industry is inherently global, connecting ports, businesses, and talent across continents. However, hiring internationally in this sector is no small feat. Complex labour laws, diverse...

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5 Signs You Need an RPO Solution for Your Maritime Business

Recruiting in the maritime and shipping sectors is not getting any easier. With ongoing skills shortages, an ageing workforce, and increasing global competition, many businesses struggle to attract...

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Closing the Gap Between Words and Actions in Maritime Leadership

Let’s be honest, closing the gap between what you say and what you do as a leader isn’t easy. It’s especially difficult in maritime, where the stakes are high, the challenges are constant, and you ...

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The Hidden Costs of Getting Maritime Employee Salaries Wrong

Getting salaries right in the maritime industry can be tough. It’s about balancing fairness, market competitiveness, and your business’s realities. Mistakes in this area have hidden costs that can ...

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Strengthening Maritime Teams with the Power of T-Shaped Skills

The demand for highly specialised professionals in the maritime and shipping sectors is growing. However, as challenges evolve, we need more than just specialists. To stay competitive, professional...

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What Makes Maritime Sales Professionals Feel Invested In?

In the competitive maritime sector, where talent retention can be as challenging as attracting top professionals, understanding what makes employees feel truly invested in their work is crucial. B...

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The Quiet Cost of Leadership - Managing Loneliness in the Maritime C-Suite

In the world of leadership, feeling lonely is often an unspoken reality. Despite the outward perception of strength and confidence, many leaders find themselves grappling with isolation. This lone...

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How the ‘Everything Now’ Era is Reshaping Maritime Recruitment

Singapore Maritime Recruitment Market Update – Spring 2025

How HR Leaders in Maritime Can Improve Slow Internal Decision-Making

How Leaders Can Help Employees Build More Discipline in the Workplace

How to Measure Internal Hiring Success in Maritime

The Superintendent Survey – We want to hear from you

Expanding Globally? How Maritime Leaders Can Stay Compliant

Why Discipline, Not Motivation, Drives Career Growth

Just released: Global Ship Operators Employment Report 2025

Scaling Your Maritime Workforce with RPO: A Flexible Approach to Hiring

The Future of Maritime Work: Permanent versus Contract Recruitment

AI, Automation and the Future of Maritime Jobs: Why Human Skills Still Matter

Take the Guesswork Out of Salaries: The Power of Custom Benchmarking for Maritime Hiring

Exploring International Waters: How EOR Services Simplify Global Maritime Hiring

5 Signs You Need an RPO Solution for Your Maritime Business

Closing the Gap Between Words and Actions in Maritime Leadership

The Hidden Costs of Getting Maritime Employee Salaries Wrong

Strengthening Maritime Teams with the Power of T-Shaped Skills

What Makes Maritime Sales Professionals Feel Invested In?

The Quiet Cost of Leadership - Managing Loneliness in the Maritime C-Suite