Why networking is an important part of job hunting
Networking isn't an activity many people enjoy, but you can learn to be good at it. Here are our top tips.
Mining downturn risks making mine clean-ups even more of an afterthought
Many of Australia's mines haven't been cleaned up as thoroughly as they should have been.
Australia lags in providing key development opportunities: Study
Australian employers are lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to providing development opportunities such as formal mentoring programs and access to a coach.
Mental health in the Mining workplace: life lessons from Aussie Rules footy
Earlier this year, Collingwood defender Harry O'Brien did one of the bravest things I've ever seen a sportsperson do. He went public on his battle with depression and his personal 'demons'.
Why being an Optimistic Miner is essential for your health and ...
Why those who work in the mining industry deserve a gold medal for what some have endured in the past 5 years. Why thinking like a Pragmatic Optimist, not a Pesky Pessimist will yield more.
In mining there are few places to hide and you have but one reputation to ruin
There have been some spectacular falls from grace in the world of mining and politics in recent times and I have waited a few months to reference this article to shine a light on some of the potentially ‘less talked about’ reasons why.
Nine awesome recruitment and hiring tips to win you more time and space
These recruitment and hiring related quotes were appropriated from a terrific short book entitled; 'Wine Bar Theory', by David Gilbertson.
What happens when your mine site closes?
Closing a mine is a big decision that affects communities, economies, companies, the environment and workers.
Good Bosses Vs. Bad Ones: How Much Do They Affect Worker Performance?
We all have our boss horror stories. The underminer. The bad communicator. The credit hog. The snake. Then again, if we're lucky, we've all had those amazing bosses as well. The supervisor who encourages all employees to take their work up to the next level; the manager who makes everyone around them look better.
Should Leaders Focus on Results or People?
People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer - neither.
11 Signs You Have the Grit You Need to Succeed
There are a ton of qualities that can help you succeed, and the more carefully a quality has been studied, the more you know it's worth your time and energy.
A fresh (and 100% authentic) take on Mining gender diversity!
A fresh (and 100% authentic) take on Mining gender diversity!