Issue 30 - People managers
Looking after the company’s most valued assets
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Building a trusting relationship with candidates and clients
The Recruitment Department at Viking Recruitment is made up of a wide and diverse team who work with our clients and candidates on a daily basis. A large number of the team have previously worked onboard cruise ships, in differing positions, and this is certainly a plus, as when the Consultants speak to candidates they have an understanding of the cruise industry and what is required to work in the industry.
ResourceThe role of the Marine Training Manager
Whether any Officer Trainee is successful in their training is due to their own ability and commitment; however the role of the training team that manage their cadetship should not be underestimated in this success. The relationship between Training Manager and Officer Trainee starts at the selection process and continues right through to the end goal: the completion of the training programme.
ResourceGlobal professional standards for HR
In today’s world of constant change, pressure and demands of more for less, the role of the HR professional comes acutely into focus: what is at the heart of and the driving force of every successful organisation and business if not people? HR professionals, working in the maritime industry, have a chance to lead their organisations to success by building trust, skills, engagement and commitment among employees.
ResourceAll Aboard! A personal experience
Alot of us would surmise that the HR Manager in a shipping company in most cases is a mariner. But, how about a non-mariner?
ResourceEditorial (30)
"Look after your people... and they will look after you". The first point of contact for anyone wanting to go to sea is likely to be a member of the human resources (HR) department; equally, the first point of contact for any seafarer outside the ship is likely to be his/her HR or crewing manager.
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