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4 Common Challenges in Maritime Staffing & How to Overcome Them

Struggling with maritime staffing challenges? You're not alone! From shortages of skilled labor to high turnover rates, the maritime industry faces unique obstacles when it comes to hiring and retaining the right talent. But don’t worry, there are solutions! At Wide Effect, we he
October 24, 2024

Maritime Staffing: 4 Key Skills to Look in Maritime Professionals

At Wide Effect Talent Solutions, we know that finding the right maritime professionals is essential for smooth and efficient operations. Our latest blog highlights the four key skills to look for in candidates: strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, effective comm
September 12, 2024

Anchoring Success: Best Practices for Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime Staffing

Wide Effect Talent Solutions emphasizes the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in maritime staffing, highlighting it as essential for innovation, problem-solving, and adapting to the global trade landscape. The article outlines four key strategies: recognizing the value of dive
March 21, 2024

Talent Trends in Maritime: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in a Competitive Landscape

The maritime industry, while deeply rooted in tradition, is evolving rapidly with technological advancements. For those aspiring for success in this domain, talent development is crucial. Modern seafaring integrates high-tech tools like GPS systems and electronic charts, necessitating cont
October 26, 2023

Setting Sail for Success: The Importance of Talent Development in Maritime Careers

The maritime industry, while deeply rooted in tradition, is evolving rapidly with technological advancements. For those aspiring for success in this domain, talent development is crucial. Modern seafaring integrates high-tech tools like GPS systems and electronic charts, necessitating cont
October 12, 2023

Navigating the Talent Pool: Challenges and Strategies in Maritime Industry Recruitment

The maritime industry plays a vital role in trade, necessitating a skilled workforce for smooth operations. However, recruiting talent across borders presents challenges. This blog explores the unique hurdles faced in talent acquisition and strategies to steer recruitment efforts towards s
August 16, 2023

Job Seekers: The Benefits And Risks Of Maritime Careers

The maritime industry offers a wide variety of positions. Many of these positions are ones you can find in other industries, such as HVAC technicians, electricians, laborers, maintenance crews, and more, but there is one key distinction between other construction jobs and maritime careers:
January 16, 2023

How Does Smart Technology Impact The Construction Sector?

As the world becomes more reliant on technology and it is integrated into everyday life, cities are starting to become interconnected with technology. Some examples of this are already emerging, such as public city wifi and Artificial Intelligence (AI) traffic lights that help to direct th
May 18, 2022

Job Seekers: 5 Top Paying Jobs In Maritime Construction

Maritime careers can be divided into two main categories: workers who build marine infrastructure and ships and workers who operate them. Marine infrastructure includes platforms, subsea structures, pipelines, and cables crucial to offshore activities in oil and gas, energy, and telecom. S
May 4, 2022

4 Characteristics Of A Great Maritime Construction Staffing Agency

Maritime Construction is an extremely unique industry. The job requirements are rigorous and exacting, the lifestyle is demanding, and most of all, employees must have a deep and abiding respect for the history and traditions of Maritime culture. Maritime Construction companies may have a
June 2, 2021

Preparing For Projected Growth In The Shipbuilding Industry With Staffing Solutions

Is your company ready to reap the benefits of a rapidly burgeoning maritime construction and shipbuilding industry?  Increasing maritime trade and growing consumption mean that maritime construction and shipbuilding companies around the world will be struggling to distinguish thems
May 25, 2021

8 Exciting Jobs in Maritime Construction

In search of a unique and rewarding job?  A career in the growing maritime construction sector may be for you. As maritime trade plays an increasingly large role in the economy, shipyards and ports around the world are looking for capable hands to build and repair state-of-the-art
May 11, 2021

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