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The Future of Maritime Work: Permanent versus Contract Recruitment - Faststream Recruitment
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...

by Mark Charman
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AI, Automation and the Future of Maritime Jobs: Why Human Skills Still Matter - Faststream Recruitment
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...

by Mark Charman
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Take the Guesswork Out of Salaries: The Power of Custom Benchmarking for Maritime Hiring - Maritime Salary Surveys - Faststream Recruitment
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 ...

by Mark Charman
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How EOR Services Simplify Global Maritime Hiring - Employer of Record - Faststream Recruitment
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...

by Chris Bramley
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5 Signs You Need an RPO Solution For Your Maritime Business - Recruitment Process Outsourcing - RPO - Faststream Recruitment
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...

by Adam Graves
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Closing the Gap Between Words and Actions in Maritime Leadership - Maritime Executive Search - Faststream Executive Search
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 ...

by Mark Charman
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