Blog - Sperton

January 13, 2026

ISO 9001:2015 Certification and ISO 30405:2023 Alignment Statement

Sperton’s recruitment methodology is designed and operated in accordance with the principles and guidelines of ISO 30405:2023 – Human resource management — Guidelines on recruitment. Although ISO 30405 is a non-certifiable guideline standard, Sperton applies its core principles across the full recruitment lifecycle, including job analysis, sourcing, screening, assessment, selection, reference checking, decision-making, documentation, and

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October 1, 2026

Impact of AI on Traditional Maritime Roles

In the past, navigation depended on competent sailors reading charts, figuring out the weather, and making decisions. AI systems can now look at real-time data streams, including satellite feeds, radar, GPS, and weather forecasts, to suggest faster and safer routes. On average, these systems may save 10–15% of gasoline, lowering shipping costs worldwide. AI-powered collision-avoidance

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October 1, 2026

Why Germany’s Apprenticeship Model Leads Workforce Development?

Germany doesn’t treat education and jobs as separate things. Its apprenticeship model blends the two from the start. The dual system combines school learning with real work experience. Students aren’t just studying. They’re working, earning, and learning skills that directly lead to jobs. Germany has over 1.2 million people in apprenticeship training today. Compared to

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September 15, 2026

The Role of Data Analytics in Maritime Workforce Planning

By 2030, more than 450,000 sailors would require more training to use low-carbon fuels properly. Data analytics is very important since the maritime industry faces many technical workforce problems. Ships can’t run without experienced workers, and being able to plan with precise information is now just as important as fuel and cargo. Data is no

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September 10, 2026

How to Hire Power-System Specialists Without Slowing a Critical Project?

Nearly one in three engineering roles goes unfilled every year, and power-system positions sit right at the top of that list. If you’re staffing a grid upgrade, substation build, or renewable energy rollout, you already know the feeling: the project clock is ticking, but qualified candidates aren’t lining up. The global power sector needs between

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September 2, 2026

From one to three solicitors at Jølstad Arvehjelp

Very few people think about inheritance and probate until someone they love has passed away. Jølstad Arvehjelp supports people at precisely this point, and the department has now expanded from one to three lawyers. Karianne Warp and Leila Rasthe have joined the team following a recruitment process managed by Sperton Norway. A first-of-its-kind service Jølstad

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September 1, 2026

The benefits of lean construction practices in EPC

It can be challenging to manage large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects because of tight deadlines, limited budgets, and complicated workflows. Lean building can help with these problems by making things run more smoothly, being more efficient, and cutting down on waste. Faster Project Completion Lean building tries to get rid of delays and

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August 19, 2026

Implementing Data-Driven Recruitment Decisions

Hiring is changing. What worked five years ago won’t work tomorrow. Data helps companies stay ahead. It makes hiring faster, smarter, and fairer. It allows teams to grow with the right people. And it’s not just for big companies. Even small businesses can track a few key numbers and improve their hiring. What Is Data-Driven

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August 19, 2026

Cross-Functional Hiring: Making Strategy Work Across Departments

The connection breaks when a strategy stays inside one department and hiring happens in another. Plans stall, and the people hired often don’t fit the wider vision. Strategy and recruitment need to move together. Cross-functional hiring brings departments into the same room, shaping decisions from multiple viewpoints so that new hires carry skill and strategic

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August 19, 2026

How to Retrain Workers for Renewable Energy Roles?

The market for green energy is growing very quickly. The number of jobs in green energy rose from 12.7 million the year before to about 13.7 million in 2022. Most of these new jobs are in sun and wind power. Because of this rise, there is a big need for people who can set up,

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August 18, 2026

AI reads your CV before a human does

Most applications submitted today are read by a machine before they are read by a human. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) automatically scan and score candidates, and the result often determines who progresses to an interview. This is no longer the exception. It is the norm. What the ATS system actually assesses What many people don’t