Job insecurity is increasing among workers in the shore-based maritime sector, according to a new survey, reports Splash247.
What is the survey for?
Research carried out by the agency Halcyon Recruitment shows that almost two-thirds of maritime employees are actively seeking a new job. The survey shows that staffs, with grave concerns voiced about job security in today’s challenging shipping conditions.
The 10th annual Maritime Employee Survey saw 2,800 respondents take part over a two-month period around the start of the year.
Job security is the main reason
The survey shows job security is now the most important aspect for job seekers when considering a career move.
62% of those surveyed indicated they are concerned about job security compared to 56% in the previous year and when considering a career move, job security ranked as most important followed by reputation of employer.
Volatile market conditions prevail
Heidi Heseltine, CEO of Halcyon Recruitment, says that it is unsurprising to see job security causing concern to employees. He added saying that the volatile market conditions continue. Companies which are in a strong position financially are often investing by way of mergers and acquisitions. This is happening across all sectors – tanker, gas, dry, offshore, technology, finance, broking – and with some very big players.
Discriminated at work?
Other key findings from the annual maritime survey show that 70% of participants feel their employer could do more to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce with 24% of those polled believing they have been discriminated at work.
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Source: Splash247
