The ROI of great recruiting in mining
Have you calculated the ROI of your next hire? Every mining company should. Here’s why.
by Shane Moore · Apr 19, 2022
Lifestyle
Tips to help FIFO workers cope with being away from friends and family
We asked hundreds of FIFO workers for their best tips for coping with being away from family and friends on their away swing. Here’s what they said.
by Dan Hatch · Dec 13, 2021
Look after your long-term health during your mining career
Your good health is something you want to take with you on the other side of your mining career. Here are some of the industry’s most common dangers and how to keep safe.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 12, 2021
Fun things for FIFO workers to do with their families while on R&R
If you’re a FIFO worker and you’re looking for something fun to do in Perth while you’re on R&R, here are 14 ideas.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 28, 2021
How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage
Here are 6 tips to help ensure you’re recruiting top talent during mining’s skills shortage.
by Dan Hatch · Aug 09, 2021
How mining is staying on the right side of history
When it comes to the big issues confronting humanity, mining needs to be seen as part of the solution rather than part of the problem.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 23, 2021
Mental health in the mining industry: expert research
New research into mental health among FIFO workers aims to help develop policies and strategies to improve it.
by Sarah Mitchell · Jun 21, 2021
How to recognise burnout (and what to do about it)
Four steps to reducing stress and potential burnout.
by Sarah Mitchell · Jun 08, 2021
A note on mental health and the mining industry
In MPi’s June 2021 poll, we want to find out how well the mining industry responds to employees experiencing mental health difficulties. Have your say!
by Dan Hatch · Jun 01, 2021
How to get a mining job that isn’t even advertised
Did you know that most job vacancies aren’t ever actually advertised? So, how do you find a mining job when it hasn’t been advertised? Get our best advice.
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
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