Is the mining industry making enough use of mentoring?
The benefits of having a mentor in any industry are well-known, but is mining making enough of this potential?
by Steve Heather · Jul 14, 2020
Miners urged to act quickly on workforce skills shortage
COVID-19 and the WA border closure have started to exhaust the pool of experienced workforce candidates, and mining companies need to act fast to secure good candidates.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 10, 2020
Why now is the time to hire for attitude, not skill
Mining companies often say they want to hire someone with the right attitude, but they often end up hiring based on skill. Here’s why it’s time that changed.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 08, 2020
Top tax-time tips for anyone working in Australian mining
If you work in the Australian mining industry and you’re getting ready for tax time, here’s what you need to know.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 07, 2020
Women in Mining - It’s 2020 why have we not done more?
Mining’s social licence to operate is under more scrutiny than ever before, and it’s time we did more for women in mining.
by Steve Heather · Jul 02, 2020
Are miners doing enough about the gender pay gap?
Do you think the mining company you work for is doing enough to close the gender and equality pay gap? Take our poll and tell us what you think.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 01, 2020
How to secure an admin, HR or supply job in mining right now
What is the job situation like for administration, HR and supply roles in the Australian mining industry right now?
by Dan Hatch · Jun 30, 2020
How to handle micromanagers (and your own micromanagement)
Are you a micromanager? Or do you work with one? Here's what to do next.
by Dan Hatch · Jun 29, 2020
How miners really feel about coronavirus roster changes
Mining companies around Australia have changed their rosters in response to coronavirus. In our May poll we asked miners how they felt about that.
by Dan Hatch · Jun 18, 2020
How to get onboarding and induction processes right
A good onboarding process can make or break an employee’s first few months on a mine site. Here’s how to get it right.
by Dan Hatch · Jun 16, 2020
Can a technically brilliant misfit ever be managed?
What do you do if an employee is brilliant at their job but a terrible cultural fit for your business?
by Dan Hatch · Jun 10, 2020
Can you magnify your mining career with a mentor?
One of the most effective ways to magnify your mining career in Australia could be to find yourself a mentor.
by Dan Hatch · Jun 08, 2020