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RECRUITMENT IN A RECESSION

Feb 1, 2009
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DESPITE what we hear all the time, it is not true that people are our most important asset. The “right” people are, however. Whilst this may seem like a pedantic distinction, stop for a moment and analyse the people in your business. Think about:

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FINANCE TALENT SHORTAGE

Sep 1, 2008
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A global talent shortage in accounting and finance continues to affect employers, according to a recent survey.

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REEFER CHAVS

Sep 1, 2008
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In some of the less, shall we say, salubrious parts of the world, people dispose of their old refrigerators by leaving them in their front gardens, or even in the street. I wonder, are we about to see the maritime equivalent of fly-tipping?

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GERMAN INGENUITY

Sep 1, 2008
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They're at it again, those Germans. High fuel costs have encouraged innovative vessel designers to take another look at wind power. Tradewinds reported last month that Reederei Wessels has ordered 160 sq metre towing kites for three newbuildings from Hamburg-based SkySails.

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CREWS AND CLAIMS

Sep 1, 2008
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There's a whole lot of talk this last year about the sharp rise in P&I claims caused by the chronic shortage of skilled and experienced crews.

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GREAT CV COMMENT

Sep 1, 2008
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Although I am an engineer by original training, I have gamely overcome this impediment and I am a very talented communicator…

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KERB CRAWLERS

Sep 1, 2008
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One day a 12-year old boy was walking down the street when a car pulled up beside him and the window was wound down. “I'll give you a bag of lollies if you get in the car”, said the male driver…

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MARKET COMMENTARY – SEP 2008

Sep 1, 2008
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Oh well, summer's over, for those of us in the Northern hemisphere anyway. In search of a bit of sunshine we'll be visiting many of our clients in warmer climes this next month or so. You never know, we might even do a bit of work while we're at it…

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