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Training a salary increase. • Formal Training – 84% expect ongoing 6. When a form asks for gender, 59% of Gen Z development opportunities believe “other” should be an option. • Access to a Direct Supervisor – 40% expect 7. Both Gen Z and Millennials list stress as #1 drag ongoing development opportunities on productivity—mental health support programs • Working alongside caring, friendly and will be necessary socially-conscious people.

Of the above, the marine industry has some problems. • Working at a company with a commitment to

For one, older captains tend to strike fear into the hearts of diversity, equity and inclusion new hires, and work/life balance can be horrible at times. When recruiting employees, it is important to know that

In addition, salaries often do not keep pace with shore- your company is being vetted at the same time. Just as you based businesses, and there aren’t too many new skills that use social media to see what type of person has applied at your would increase your pay. And stress is part of the job in the company, Gen Z does that about you. They want to know marine industry. who runs the company. Who would they be dealing with and

So how will you sell your work experiences to attract the are they likely to get along with you. What have others said new generation? Before you answer that question, let’s talk about you? What is your mission statement? You say your mis- about their eight second