Opinion – Page 2
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Disappointed in you
Well having spent a few days recovering from nine days at boot Dusseldorf, I have become quite reflective.
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Dealing with spiralling costs
In a fast-moving world where prices are rising at a pace not seen in decades, firms are struggling to keep pace and, worryingly, stay in business.
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Key social media predictions for 2023
As we welcome in a New Year, we’re looking at what 2023 has in store from a social media perspective…
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Person Behind the Face - Paul Knox-Johnston
How I got into this industry…I think I was influenced by my father really. I desperately tried to stay out, but ended up working for a charter company down in Cornwall for a Summer prior to going to university and was pretty much hooked since.
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Lying on a CV - the consequences for all
Lying on a CV can have some serious consequences for both employees and employers. It may be that a CV includes inaccurate details around a person’s job history or qualifications. It may be that gaps between jobs are disguised.
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Making the right decision – short term pain for long term gain
With all the recent political and financial upheaval, combined with challenging short term financial constraints, pending cost of living crisis, skills shortage and supply issues affecting the sector, many organisations may find themselves tightening their belts, thinking more carefully about events they attend, the functions they run or what the ‘must do’ activities are for the coming year.
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Lead the pack through recession
With so much uncertainty around the economy and a gloomy economic forecast, businesses should take the time to reflect and question where they can streamline their budgets.
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Representing member interests on the global stage
At the recent METSTRADE marine equipment trade show, representatives from British Marine attended several meetings run by ICOMIA
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Handling grievances from difficult employees
Dealing with employees who have lodged a grievance is not easy
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Why PR is perfect for limited budgets
There is a misconception that PR means big glitzy events and campaigns that cost the earth.
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Person Behind the Face - Dave Manassah
How I got into this industry… By accident. I took a summer factory job and have been in the industry ever since – But love it.
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What a show it was, but what next?
This year’s Southampton International Boat Show was a phenomenal success.
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Save the date – British Marine National Conference 2023
After the success of the inaugural British Marine National Conference in March this year, we are delighted to announce the dates for the 2023 conference.
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Good things come in large packages?
Individuals and organisations alike have sought urgent help as the economy has been battered by the effects of COVID and attempts to curtail Russia’s Ukrainian ambitions, writes Adam Bernstein.
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Person Behind the Face - Matt Ovenden
How I got into this industry…I’ve been an avid boater since childhood – I grew up waterskiing and wakeboarding in the Blackwater Estuary, as well as racing Dart catamarans and in my teens enjoyed sailing yachts.
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Use stay interviews to understand employees
There’s a shortage of labour across many business sectors. Partly due to changing demographics and the changing nature of many industries, it’s also a function of what has been termed ‘the big quit’ where following Covid many re-evaluated their lives and decided, where they could, to enjoy what time they ...