Retaining top talent is a crucial factor in the success of maritime companies today. One way to engage your current team members is to train them in new areas of the industry. Upskilling means working with qualified employees with the potential for growth to learn new things within your business.
Here are a few ways you can upskill your maritime talent.
Increase Proficiency
Technology continues to evolve, including in the maritime industry. By teaching current trusted team members to utilize the newest tools and software, you’re providing an opportunity to become more proficient across the board. Understanding the concepts of these tools and not just the functions will continue to enhance your offerings.
Future Proof Talent Pipelines
When you upskill, you create talent pipelines through your current team members. They will be in the positions to advance in the company and train others when they come into the company. Upskilling also allows you to continue to engage employees who have the potential to learn new skills.
Provide Distance Learning
Upskilling and education don’t have to disrupt the flow of work. You don’t need to send your team off to training courses or enroll back in college. Distance learning allows employees to study these new skills online from home or wherever they work. Providing access to online education can help improve your employees’ skill set.
Tap into Leadership Potential
As you go through the upskilling process, you’ll find that some employees will rise to the top. Those who demonstrate leadership potential can take on new roles beyond just what the training provided. When you tap into their natural ability to lead others, you uncover talent that can help take your company into the future.
Do you want to hire talent with potential for the future? Contact Hutco today.