How the sector is struggling with an ageing workforce and declining influx of young talent For decades, the Dutch Marine & Offshore industry has ranked among the world’s best. Innovation, craftsmanship and a strong export position form the foundation of this sector. But beneath that solid surface lies a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent:
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How the sector is struggling with an ageing workforce and declining influx of young talent For decades, the Dutch Marine & Offshore industry has ranked among the world’s best. Innovation, craftsmanship and a strong export position form the foundation of this sector. But beneath that solid surface lies a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent:
AI is playing an increasingly significant role in our lives, including in the world of recruitment. AI in recruitment is a growing and important trend, driven by the need to spend more time on the most crucial aspect of recruitment: personal contact with candidates. AI can be leveraged to work more efficiently, make better matches,
Mentioning salary in a job posting can significantly impact both the number and quality of applications. Research shows that job ads with a clear salary indication receive up to 51% more responses than those without (source: Artra). This makes sense, as salary plays an important role for 83% of job seekers when deciding to apply,
New Collar Jobs: The New Reality in the Technical Job Market The world of work is changing rapidly, and with the rise of new technologies, a new type of job profile has emerged: New Collar Jobs. This term, introduced by IBM’s CEO Ginni Rometty, refers to roles that don’t necessarily require a traditional university degree
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How the sector is struggling with an ageing workforce and declining influx of young talent For decades, the Dutch Marine & Offshore industry has ranked among the world’s best. Innovation, craftsmanship and a strong export position form the foundation of this sector. But beneath that solid surface lies a challenge that is becoming increasingly urgent:
AI is playing an increasingly significant role in our lives, including in the world of recruitment. AI in recruitment is a growing and important trend, driven by the need to spend more time on the most crucial aspect of recruitment: personal contact with candidates. AI can be leveraged to work more efficiently, make better matches,
Mentioning salary in a job posting can significantly impact both the number and quality of applications. Research shows that job ads with a clear salary indication receive up to 51% more responses than those without (source: Artra). This makes sense, as salary plays an important role for 83% of job seekers when deciding to apply,
New Collar Jobs: The New Reality in the Technical Job Market The world of work is changing rapidly, and with the rise of new technologies, a new type of job profile has emerged: New Collar Jobs. This term, introduced by IBM’s CEO Ginni Rometty, refers to roles that don’t necessarily require a traditional university degree
Skill-Based Hiring in the Technical Job Market: A Necessary Shift Skill-based hiring, which refers to recruiting professionals based on their competencies rather than solely on degrees or work experience, is becoming increasingly important in the technical sector. Instead of focusing on formal qualifications, this approach emphasizes candidates’ actual ability to perform specific tasks. Why is
Vimaladevi is a Formboard Engineer at GKN Fokker Elmo. Together with her husband, who also works at GKN Fokker Elmo, and their son, they moved to the Netherlands for this job. Vimaladevi is seconded to GKN Fokker Elmo through WFS PRO, and her husband was placed directly with the company by WFS PRO. Despite working
