Mining HR: What do people really think of performance reviews?
We asked the Australian mining industry its opinion on performance reviews. Here’s what nearly 600 people had to say.
by Steve Heather · Apr 04, 2019
Why do exploration and mining companies often fail to deliver?
Mining and exploration companies often fail to succeed because of the personnel employed. Find out why, and how, here.
by Steve Heather · Mar 29, 2019
Why disruptive team members are a miner’s best asset
Why be just a “functional” team, when embracing disruption can make you a world-changing one instead?
Managers, what does your social media tell jobseekers about you?
If a potential employee were to check out the social media of your management team, what would they find?
Mining & health: why wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility
The benefits of a healthy, supported workforce are well researched. Here’s how that could look in mining.
Are your hiring managers flirting with trouble in interviews?
Could your hiring managers be in breach of your HR policies? Even worse, are they asking illegal questions?
What is motivating mining jobseekers early in 2019?
Our latest survey of mining jobseekers shows their motivations for switching jobs are changing. See our results.
by Steve Heather · Mar 01, 2019
How to end the jousting and hit mining recruitment nirvana
Many job interviews feel like a verbal jousting match, with company and candidate second-guessing what the other wants.
by Steve Heather · Feb 25, 2019
Treat your mining job search like you would selling a house
Here are six tips from real estate that will help you win your next mining job.
Why you shouldn’t compete for mining talent solely on salary
If you try to attract good mining talent with money, you’ll attract people motivated by money. Maybe it’s time to try something different?
by Steve Heather · Feb 12, 2019
Summer holidays are over!
Raise your hand if you started your break over the festive season with great intentions of finally getting around to those jobs you always seem to put off at weekends or R&R?
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.