How Engaged Are You With Your Job?
Burnout is real, and it affects people in all kinds of jobs, including at a shipyard. How engaged do you feel with your job right now? Do you think there are things you would rather be doing? Do you slack off in your work because you’re just not feeling it? Or are you interested in learning new […]
Are You Listening to Your Employees’ Concerns?
Do you listen to your employees when they bring up concerns in your shipyard? Some managers choose to dismiss their team when concerns are mentioned, but this can be a fatal mistake. To truly listen to your employees and take their concerns into consideration can be a powerful motivational tool. Here are a few things you can […]
3 Tips on How to Handle Being Overstaffed
Having too many people on the job sounds like the opposite of a problem, but it can be as big an issue to be overstaffed as it is to be understaffed. The challenge is to figure out how to handle it without being the villain in someone’s story. An overstaffed shipyard can frustrate employees who […]
Stuck in a Rut? Here’s What to Do
Your shipyard career is not static. Like any other aspect of your life, if you find that something isn’t working for you, it’s time to change. Many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut when it comes to our jobs thinking we don’t have any choices or we feel obligated. If you’re stuck, it is time […]
5 Most Important Benefits to Offer When Hiring
It’s important to provide a competitive pay rate for employees in your shipyard. But there are also benefits you should be offering to keep top talent. When you’re hiring, what can you offer an employee to ensure they will be engaged and interested in working with your shipyard rather than jumping to the competition? Here […]
Should You Be Wearing Contacts While Welding?
Anyone who wears contacts understands the challenges of poor vision. But is it safe to wear your contacts while welding? In many cases, there are jobs that can’t be done when you wear contacts and it’s preferable to wear glasses, safety glasses or goggles. But welding is not one of those jobs. It’s safe to […]