Human Capital
Collaborating in the maritime sector
The Human Capital Council (HCC) focuses on sector wide collaboration and knowledge sharing in the field of human capital. We inspire each other by sharing new insights and best practices, to jointly create an inclusive sector where everyone feels welcome.
The Human Capital Council is a forum in which experts in the fields of human resource management and education meet. Together we are committed to expand the influx into maritime education programs, enable side-entry for people with a non-maritime background, and increase the retention of employees for the sector.
Under increasing pressure from demographic shifts, global competition and changing needs, the development of strategic HR policies has become an urgent task within the maritime cluster. Only with a strong maritime sector with sufficiently well-trained personnel can we maintain our prosperity, realize our ambitions in the field of sustainable energy at sea and guarantee the safety of our coast and waters. That is why the HCC supports the maritime sector in developing a sustainable HR policy.
The attraction, retention, and development of (technical) talent is one of the greatest challenges facing the maritime sector today. A culture of innovation, lifelong learning, and inclusivity is crucial for the sector to remain relevant in a world that is changing at an ever-increasing pace due to new technologies and disruptive business models. At the same time, the needs and expectations of (future) employees are changing. While previous generations often spent their entire working lives with one company and in one profession, today’s labour market is much more fluid. People no longer want to spend their entire careers working at sea or solely at a shipyard. They are looking for variety and opportunities for development throughout their careers. They also want their work to have a meaningful impact.
To address these challenges and respond to this new reality, the HCC developed a sector-wide Human Capital Strategy in 2022. This strategy was subsequently translated into a concrete implementation programme. The programme consists of four interconnected programme lines that reinforce one another: a strong image, an inclusive sector, a future-proof learning environment, and a focus on career pathways.
The programme lines are supported by a strong Human Capital Community. In addition, an appropriate monitoring methodology will be developed to measure the impact of the different programme lines.
