Diversity and Inclusion in Maritime and Shipping Executive Search

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We believe that diversity and inclusion are pivotal to driving excellence and innovation in maritime and shipping. Our commitment to these principles is integral to our executive search services, helping you build dynamic, forward-thinking executive and leadership teams.

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Our D&I Strategy in Executive Search

​We understand that a diverse leadership team is critical for navigating the complex and global nature of the maritime and shipping sectors. Our approach is designed to support you in achieving a balanced, inclusive, and high-performing executive team.

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Understanding your needs

Our Executive Search service starts by gaining a deep understanding of your diversity and inclusion goals. Our tailored approach ensures that we align our search processes with your strategic objectives, helping you to build a leadership team that reflects your values and meets your specific needs.

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Inclusive Recruitment Practices

Ensuring our recruitment practices are inclusive is highly valued in our business and by our existing clients. Some of the recruitment practices we utilise include:

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• Diverse sourcing channels: We leverage a wide array of networks and partnerships to identify and engage with talent pools.

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• Bias-free job descriptions and adverts: We write job descriptions and adverts that attract and appeal to a diverse range of candidates.

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• ​Use of inclusive imagery: We want our imagery to represent as many people as possible. We are continually working on adding more imagery that represents the diverse people that we represent.

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• Use of inclusive language: We aim for everyone to enjoy our content. We put great effort into making our language clear, engaging, and respectful, ensuring it is inclusive and free from offence. We adhere to accessible and inclusive language guidelines, which encompass anti-ableist, anti-racist, and gender-neutral principles.

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• Highlight our client's and our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Read our Diversity & Inclusion statement, as well as the improvements we have made to the Faststream website to improve inclusion.

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• Objective criteria: We evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and qualifications in line with your needs.

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• Standardised questions in screening: We use a library of questions to deliver a consistent set of questions for all candidates to ensure fairness and reduce bias.

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• Clear communication: We keep all candidates informed throughout their recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.

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Partnering for Success in Maritime Executive Search

Our goal is to help you build a leadership team that not only excels in performance but also reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusion. By working with us, you’re not just filling executive positions, you are investing in a future where diverse perspectives drive success.

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We are dedicated to fostering inclusive excellence in maritime executive search. Contact us today to learn more about how our D&I-focused approach can benefit your organisation and contribute to your long-term success.

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Contact us to find out more about Executive Search

​Call one of our Executive Search teams or complete your details in the form below:

Americas +1 281 3464005

Asia-Pacific +65 65327201

EMEA +44 23 8020 8708

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