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View All InsightsBeware: The Rise of Recruitment Scams Targeting Job Seekers
In today's digital age, job hunting often involves navigating through various online platforms and engaging with potential employers and recruitment agencies virtually. While this has made job sear...
Faststream Recruitment Marks a Milestone: 25 Years of Recruitment
Faststream Recruitment, part of the Faststream Recruitment Group, the leading global recruitment agency specialising in maritime, shipping, and energy sectors, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversa...
A Message from our CEO & Founder
As I sit down to pen this message, I'm overcome with a deep sense of gratitude and nostalgia. Today, the Faststream Recruitment Group celebrates 25 years as Global People Specialists. We celebrate...
Rethinking Priorities: What truly matters in a new job
In my many years in recruitment, often job seekers tell me their top motivation to find a new job is to enhance their salary or package. In fact, in our ship management, maritime sales and naval ar...
Winds of Change: Unlocking Success in Offshore Wind Talent Acquisition
The offshore wind sector has seen remarkable growth in recent years, establishing itself as a pivotal player in the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. However, as this burge...
Results from the Naval Architecture Survey Revealed
We surveyed naval architects to produce our fifth edition of the Naval Architecture Employment Report. This report draws insights from the series of surveys conducted from 2019 onwards, offering a ...
The current opportunities and challenges of the seafarer recruitment market
At the heart of the maritime industry are seafarers, the skilled and resilient professionals who dedicate their lives to ensuring the safe and efficient operation of vessels across the world’s ocea...
5 ways to attract maritime talent in Singapore
Singapore's maritime sector has long been a cornerstone of the nation's economy and a global hub for maritime activities. However, in an era of rapidly advancing technology and evolving sector dema...
The changing landscape of compensation and benefits in maritime
In today's rapidly evolving maritime sector, understanding the intricacies of compensation and benefits has become paramount. The dynamics between individuals and their compensation packages in the...
Results from the Superyacht Captain Survey Revealed
The world of superyachts, with their opulent luxury and breathtaking oceanic journeys, has long captivated the imagination of those seeking a unique and exhilarating career path. At the helm of the...
The most important people issues in maritime
In the ever-evolving world of maritime and employee relationships, the adage holds true: "The more I know, the more I realise I don't know." Let me start by telling you what I do know…. The relatio...
Results from the Senior Maritime Executive Survey 2023 revealed
In the vast expanse of the maritime industry, the horizon is ever-shifting. As we stand at the helm, our role as senior executives is not merely to maintain course but to chart a journey toward the...