Overtime for casuals: are you compounding the compounding?
How Australian companies must calculate the overtime entitlements of casual employees is changing. Here’s what you need to know.
by Terrie Cole · Dec 02, 2020
Tell us what you think 2021 holds for mining – and for you!
What do you think 2021 holds for the industry and for your own prospects in mining? Tell us what you think in this month’s poll.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 30, 2020
7 top tips every FIFO worker should know for a Merry Christmas
A merry FIFO Christmas: 7 tips for surviving the festive season on site.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 30, 2020
Poll shows WA hard border cost miners jobs, relationships, mental health
A poll of the effects of WA’s hard border on mining industry workers paints a devastating picture of people forced to choose between their jobs and their families.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 16, 2020
Even in mining there’s no such thing as a labour shortage
MPi’s Steve Heather says mining doesn’t need to experience a labour shortage, but it does need to get over its bias if it wants to avoid one.
by Steve Heather · Nov 13, 2020
4 questions a job applicant should ask their recruiter
How can you be sure you're going to get good service from a recruiter before you send them your CV?
by Dan Hatch · Nov 13, 2020
Mining job applicants: this is how to get your resume noticed
Find out how to write a resume that stands out (and can't be ignored) before applying for your next mining job.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 12, 2020
Advice for anyone in mining experiencing a mid-career crisis
Having a mid-life career crisis? If you’re ready for a change but don’t know what it is yet, here’s our expert advice.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 10, 2020
10 things to consider before accepting a mining job offer
It’s always worth spending some time assessing whether a job opportunity is the right one for you.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 10, 2020
Could flipping your job interview style get better results?
Interviews are a two-way street, so why does an employer ask most of the questions? Could flipping your company’s interview style provide better results?
by Dan Hatch · Nov 09, 2020
6 reasons to hire an entry-level candidate
The supply and demand for workers in mining shifts with the fortunes of the industry.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 06, 2020
Tell us about the best and worst mining bosses you ever had
In Mining People’s November 2020 poll we want to know about the best and worst mining bosses you ever had and find out what qualities you love and loathe in a leader.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 04, 2020