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COVID19 Causing Permanent Changes To the Global Workforce

15 January 2021

Reports suggest that pandemic related changes in the global workforce likely to be permanent
Employment loss is triggering a fiscal gap amongst the rich and the poor
People are likely to opt for work from home opportunities.
International Travel levels unlikely go back to prepandemic levels.
Industries unlikely to be as dynamic as before.

According to a Reuters report, sweeping changes to the global labour market caused by the coronavirus pandemic will likely be permanent, policy makers...

https://mfame.guru/covid19-causing-permanent-changes-to-the-global-workforce/

Seafarers Corona Testing To Safeguard Maritime Workforce!

1 April 2020

In a major development, the US Coast Guard has issued a circular urging mandatory COVID19 testing od ship operators and seafarers, says a press release available on their website.

What is it?

The circular dated 27th March, 2020 says that “to help protect our essential maritime workforce, while also ensuring drug testing continues to serve as a deterrent, the
Coast Guard is providing the following guidance, which, along with any subsequent updates, will remain in effect during the COVID-19...

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South Florida marine industry, Junior Achievement reach out to recruit students

2 May 2019

An engine room display at the new marine industry storefront in the Junior Achievement center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Advanced Mechanical Enterprises photo

A new marine industry careers exhibit in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has opened to attract young people to the industry.

The maritime community brings an estimated $12 billion a year and 142,000 jobs to South Florida. But as in other regions of the U.S. it faces an aging workforce, not enough new workers coming in, and difficulty finding and retaining skilled labor.

Understanding the need to keep the industry thriving with a new generation of workers, Advanced Mechanical Enterprises/AMESolutions.com,...

https://www.workboat.com/news/people-and-products/south-florida-marine-industry-junior-achievement-reach-out-to-recruit-students/