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People remain key to success of logistics

19 January 2024

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, talent is scarce and the competition is fierce. We are faced with an aging work population, so organizations are prioritizing human capital like never before.

It’s no longer enough to simply hire bodies, whether that means a driver, a warehouse worker or an office worker. Hiring workers for warehouse...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/people-remain-key-to-success-of-logistics

Global maritime industry trains seafarers for a decarbonised future

1 December 2023

By: the Maritime Just Transition Task Force A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships, helping the global shipping industry decarbonize and ensure a just […]

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https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/global-maritime-industry-trains-seafarers-for-a-decarbonised-future/

Indonesia plans to become a maritime powerhouse, an idea that is certain to demand a highly skilled workforce: what are the ramifications for education and training?

28 April 2023

^{Pictured: workers in hard hats and hi-vis vests. Credit: Mufid Majnun via Pixabay.}

By David Sexton of the Partnership for Australia Indonesia Research at the Australia-Indonesia Centre

Republished with permission. Read the original article here.

Indonesia has a large export task with oil and gas, minerals including coal and nickel and aquaculture produce such as seaweed.

In this context, it is perhaps natural that Indonesia would seek to enhance its status as a maritime power. The...

https://www.shippingaustralia.com.au/indonesia-plans-to-become-a-maritime-powerhouse-an-idea-that-is-certain-to-demand-a-highly-skilled-workforce-what-are-the-ramifications-for-education-and-training/

ESG: Is there too much focus on the E?

27 September 2022

Over the past couple of years, the maritime industry stakeholders have stepped up their […]

The post ESG: Is there too much focus on the E? appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/esg-is-there-too-much-focus-on-the-e/

New alliance to make workforce fit for sustainable maritime future

25 May 2022

Industry players from across the global maritime value chain came together in Zurich on 24 May to launch the All Aboard Alliance, which will provide a platform for collaborative action to make the…

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/new-alliance-to-make-workforce-fit-for-sustainable-maritime-future/

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/

With eye on rebound, United looks for alternative to furloughs

29 May 2020

White jets with blue tails at airport terminal

Domestic airlines this week announced plans to permanently eliminate large numbers of management and administrative jobs as a prelude to even larger reductions in frontline forces. But United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) CEO Scott Kirby dismissed furloughs as an a primary option, saying they are a temporary solution that undermines the ability to capitalize on growth opportunities when coronavirus fears subside and travel takes off again.

No one knows when strong demand will return, so United’s...

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COVID19 Oil Crisis Can Lead To Permanent Workforce Loss for Oil Industry!

14 May 2020

A career in oil used to be an attractive option for college students and high school grads alike but now everyone seems to be deserting it due to global oil price tumble, reports Irina Slav for the Oilprice.com

The Days of Lucrative Jobs Are Gone

Oil and gas was one of the few industries where one could make six figures a year without a college diploma. And those with a diploma? They made high six figures with all sorts of perks and benefits.

Those days are gone.

Oil Crisis leads to Job Loss

During...

https://mfame.guru/covid19-oil-crisis-can-lead-to-permanent-workforce-loss-for-oil-industry/

Offshore wind gears up for worker training

18 September 2019

For the past several years, the emerging offshore wind industry has been busy securing state and federal permits, convincing state governments, fishermen, environmentalists and coastal residents of the advantages of wind power and raising capital to finance offshore development.

Now attention can turn to creating a workforce that is skilled, trained and ready to jump in when this promising renewable energy sector takes off.

“It was difficult to put money into training in the early stages because...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/offshore-wind-gears-up-for-worker-training/

Seacor to make cuts in Gulf of Mexico personnel

15 August 2019

Seacor Marine Holdings Inc., Houston, has announced that it has cost reduction plans that include measures to reduce workforce, reorganize management structure, and closure and/or consolidation of certain facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Middle East, and Europe.

The company expects that upon completion of these initiatives, it will realize annualized recurring administrative and general savings of at least $8 million, representing approximately 17% of Seacor’s total administrative and...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/seacor-to-make-cuts-in-gulf-of-mexico-personnel/