Safety in the Shipyard Starts with Communication: 4 Ways to Get it Right

If there is one most important thing in any shipyard, it’s attention to safety. Workers need to trust that their safety will be a top priority while on the job site. Creating a strong safety plan includes special attention to communication. If you want to create a safety process that everyone will understand and adhere […]

How to Better Integrate Your Contract Employees

Working with an expert to help you staff your shipyard makes a lot of sense. But have you considered the impact on the temporary staff that comes into your marine environment? Managers don’t often consider the importance of employee onboarding for someone who is a contractor and not intended to be on permanent staff. But onboarding is […]

Guide to Becoming a More Effective Leader

What is the difference between a boss, a supervisor or a manger? All of these are leadership roles and it takes skill, perseverance, and talent to be effective. As a leader in your shipyard, it’s your job to motivate your staff and encourage productivity. Leading by example is a great way to get started, but […]

Tips on Managing Contract and Full Time Employees

In the shipyard environment, you may have employees from a variety of different sources in your workplace. But mixing contract and full-time employees doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it’s important to acknowledge the differences in their jobs while not treating them in a different way. Here are some tips to help you manage […]

How To Effectively Manage Swing and Night Shift Workers

A shipyard is a very different work environment than almost any other. There are a variety of safety concerns, large materials, and specialized tools. In many cases, in order to meet the client deadlines, you will need to employ swing and night shift workers. But how can you be sure to manage them effectively and […]

Here Are Some Tips to Handle a Problem Employee in Your Shipyard

No matter how well you run your shipyard, there may come a time when an employee challenges your authority or otherwise becomes a problem. But what can you actually do in this situation? There are a few things that can help resolve the issue before things become complicated. Here are some tips to help you […]