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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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...