From life at sea to shaping careers shoreside, this week Cherise is joined by Sophie Barber, founder of Vela Recruitment, for a fascinating conversation about the changing landscape of yacht crew recruitment.

Drawing on her own experience in the industry, Sophie shares her journey from yachting into recruitment and offers valuable insights into what is happening behind the scenes when it comes to hiring, references, crew retention and the future of recruitment in yachting.

Together they discuss:

⚓ Sophie's transition from yacht crew to recruitment specialist
⚓ How crew hiring has evolved over the years
⚓ The challenges surrounding references and accountability
⚓ The importance of integrity within the recruitment process
⚓ Industry safety and the role recruitment can play in protecting crew
⚓ Why the human touch still matters in an increasingly digital world
⚓ What the future of yacht crew recruitment could look like

This episode is packed with honest insights, practical advice and important conversations for crew, captains, HODs and anyone involved in building strong, successful teams on board.

A huge thank you to Sophie for sharing her experience and perspective with us.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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