What is worse, no hire or a poor hire?
As the mining industry heads into another skills shortage, it may be time to weigh up the cost of a bad hire vs no hire.
The balance: how much can I earn working in a residential mining job?
Does a residential mining job impact how much you can earn compared to a FIFO job?
by Dan Hatch · Feb 01, 2019
What expenses should mining companies cover when hiring inexperienced staff?
The latest survey conducted by the Mining People International (MPi) Polling/Media Centre canvassed the industry to find out what they think.
by Steve Heather · Jan 25, 2019
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‘It’s a family town’: there’s more to Kalgoorlie than mining
Kalgoorlie is not just a mining town. It’s a thriving regional community with a busy calendar of events.
by Dan Hatch · Jan 14, 2019
Job hunting in 2019
Don’t be left on the bench wondering where your job search went wrong.
With mining salaries moving, here’s how to hire at the right price
Here are four tricks to help you offer the right salary level to ensure you attract the best possible candidates.
by Dan Hatch · Dec 31, 2018
Why Christmas and summer holidays are the perfect mining recruitment times
The Christmas and summer holiday period are actually fantastic times for mining recruitment.
by Dan Hatch · Dec 27, 2018
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Is training unskilled people the answer to mining's skills shortage?
Our latest mining industry poll took a fresh look at mining’s skills shortage.
by Steve Heather · Dec 24, 2018
Let’s call out ageism in the mining industry
It is time we all considered our contribution to ageism in the workplace.
Signal versus Noise.
Ask yourself: are you producing more noise than signal? And then ask: are you consuming more noise than signal?
by Steve Heather · Dec 13, 2018
After reflecting on a solid mining recruitment year we say thank you!
December brings reflection, and at MPi it also brings forward-looking optimism.
by Steve Heather · Dec 10, 2018
How to achieve your mining career goals in 2019
What makes a good goal? And how do you achieve your goals in both your mining career and your personal life?