Incorporating The Value of Sustainability in Your Business

Sustainability is on the minds of many organizations. Especially when it comes to big scale manufacturing, like working in a shipyard, being mindful of your sustainability practices can become very important. And while your management team may fully embrace the idea, it can be harder to ensure its implementation throughout the organization. Here are a […]

How To Set Yourself Up For a Promotion

Has working in a shipyard been your long-term goal? Do you want to build ships that sail the world? Be responsible for freight and cargo and imagine your work traveling to far away destinations. Once you’ve gotten yourself in an entry level role, you probably want to work your way up to more advanced positions. […]

Is Your Company Attracting Younger Workers?

Manufacturing, fabrication, welding, and shipyard positions have a reputation of being for a certain generation of employees. But in order remain competitive in the market, it’s important that your company hire and retain younger workers from the millennial generation. This generation has passed Baby Boomers as the largest group in our workforce today. So how […]

Hiring Top Shipyard Talent is More Than Just a Good Resume

The first exposure most hiring managers have to any shipyard candidates is their resume. But far too often, more weight is placed on this document that is necessary. Sure, a good resume is important, but hiring shipyard talent is about so much more. How can you look beyond the resume to ensure you’re hiring the […]

Best Practices on Motivating Your Underperforming Employees

Are you concerned that some of your shipyard employees aren’t working up to their potential? Maybe they started out strong but as time went by they became complacent in their work. Or maybe their initial interview indicated a stronger performance level than they’ve been providing since day one. There could be added responsibilities that aren’t […]

What Benefits Are Prospective Employees Looking For When Looking For Work?

Employment isn’t a one-way street. While an employee has to bring certain qualifications to the table, they rely on their employers to create a workplace environment that is conducive to their lifestyle, future, and financial needs. So what should you be offering in terms of benefits when you’re bringing new employees onboard? What do new […]