Seaports need specialized skill sets that vary by port and evolve over time, which means human resource departments are being continually tasked with aligning ports’ needs with skilled candidates.
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Ports Beyond the Public Eye: Seaport’s Hidden Heroes
Sometimes heroes are hidden, but other times their accomplishments even earn recognition from outside organizations. Here are just a few of our 2019 hidden heroes.
Read More »Ports Beyond the Public Eye – Careers: Custom Careers
These maritime-related jobs are somewhat unusual, but it’s hard to imagine how we could live without them.
Read More »The Road to Success Is Paved with Professional Development
Taking the time to invest in career growth might seem to fall at the end of a very long to-do list. The payoff, however, can be deep and extend well beyond that next career move. Follow these up-and-coming leaders sharing these personal and insightful stories. * By Sandy Smith * Port leaders – whether departmental leaders or at the top ...
Read More »The ‘Trick’ to Training a Competent Workforce
Defining where worker training and development should start and where it should end may be the answer. * By Lori Musser * Ports generate plenty of jobs. In the United States, alone, there were 31 million at last count – 2.3 million within the port sector and the remainder in related industries. Filling all these positions with top-notch talent and ...
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