On Wednesday the 2nd of October, Faststream Recruitment had the privilege of joining the first-ever Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) HR Leaders Dialogue event. This landmark gathering brought together over 100 HR leaders and senior professionals from across the maritime sector, all focused on navigating the industry's evolving talent landscape.
Key Highlights from the Event
The event was packed with invaluable insights and discussions designed to drive forward-thinking approaches to maritime HR. Here are some of the key moments from the day:
1. The Talent Market in Transition Report 2024
Mark Charman, Founder and CEO of Faststream Recruitment Group, presented the newly launched Talent Market in Transition Report 2024. Co-published by Faststream and SMF, this report delves into critical issues currently shaping the talent market in maritime. Key topics covered include:
Talent Attraction and Retention: Strategies to draw and keep top talent in a competitive market.
Company Culture and Well-being: Emphasizing workplace culture and the well-being of employees to foster an engaged workforce.
AI, Training, and Development: The rise of AI in recruitment and the importance of continuous learning.
Reward and Leadership: Modern reward systems and leadership approaches for sustainable growth.
2. Workshop: Elevating Talent Journeys
Rachel Farndell, Director of Talent at Faststream Recruitment Group, hosted an engaging workshop titled Elevating Talent Journeys: Enhancing Recruitment and Integration. Rachel shared best practices across every stage of recruitment, pre-onboarding, and onboarding, offering attendees actionable insights to create smoother and more engaging talent journeys. This session underscored the importance of crafting a seamless experience for candidates from the initial recruitment stage through to successful onboarding.
A Grateful Thank You
Faststream Recruitment extends our sincere thanks to the Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) for the opportunity to be part of such a pivotal event. Bringing together some of the brightest HR minds in maritime, this event underscored the importance of collaboration and forward-thinking strategies as the industry adapts to new workforce expectations.
The maritime industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and Faststream is proud to play a role in fostering a more resilient and dynamic talent landscape.