How Can a Staffing Firm Find Me a Job?

Are you looking for a shipyard job? If you’ve been looking on your own for a while, you may want to consider working with a specialized staffing agency to help. Recruiters and agencies often get unnecessarily negative reviews, but there are so many misconceptions out that that most people don’t really understand how they work. […]

Important Things To Always Tell Your Recruiter

Finding a new job can be difficult, especially in the specialized and competitive market of the marine industry. Working with a recruiter can help expand your network and give you access to more potential job opportunities. But honesty is an important component of the job seeker/recruiter relationship. There are several important things you should always […]

How To Give Notice When Leaving a Job

There are always a ton of reasons someone might leave a job. It may have something to do with overall satisfaction or maybe not getting along with co-workers. Sometimes it isn’t negative at all. You may be moving for your spouse’s job or you may have received a new job offer yourself. But once you […]

Boost Your Employee Retention and Reduce Turnover With These Great Tips

Sure, you have to have a good method to hire employees when the needs arise, but that doesn’t mean you want to be in a constant state of recruiting. There are many people within your shipyard who have valuable roles, and your job as a manager is keeping them engaged and happy on the job. […]

3 Benefits to Using a Staffing Firm to Find a Job

There have been a lot of changes in the marketplace over the years. And especially in a specialized job search, such as the marine industry, how do you find the right job for you? Have you thought about working with a staffing firm that specifically handles placements in marine environments?  What are the benefits of […]

Vacation Time Is a Necessity for Your Workers

There is a stunning statistic that shows many American workers don’t take full advantage of their time off every year. Other nations have extensive time off plans and excellent productivity reports. But how does a lack of vacation time affect your shipyard? Are your employees taking the time off they need to make them better […]