We are excited to release our new report commissioned by Ocean Technologies Group, The Bottom Line: Why Human Capital Management is the future of HR and crewing.
People are more than just a cost, they’re an investment. Many of the challenges the industry faces today have a human dimension. People are relied on to get things done properly, but when they don’t receive the investment they need or deserve, the risk of them making mistakes, feeling dissatisfied in their role, leaving their employer or even leaving the industry altogether, increases.
A well-trained, highly motivated and loyal individual will be a genuine asset to any organisation. But how can an organisation lay the foundations needed to ensure its staff have the right levels of competence and support? A holistic approach to managing people that places paramount importance on recognising the inherent value of the workforce is key. This can be achieved through the right human capital management (HCM) strategy.
This latest report aims to help its readers to:
- Explore the challenges of recruiting, onboarding, training, and retaining seafarers today.
- Examine why it’s becoming increasingly harder to bring talented people into the industry and provide them with the right support to enable their development and progression, and the challenges of keeping the best ashore and at sea.
- Assess the role of HCM and how an effective strategy and the right systems can be deployed in maritime for the greatest possible return.
Download the full report now to:
- Explore why we need Human Capital Management in the maritime industry.
- How to effectively execute HCM.
- Learn about getting a return from HCM.
- Gain insight from recommendations to optimise HCM for maximum business benefits.

