It has never been harder for mining companies to hire the right people. There’s a global talent shortage and strong competition for skilled workers, so the way we communicate job opportunities ...
How one bad hire can cost a mining company $2M
It’s a scenario that’s all too familiar for mining companies across Australia: a critical role goes vacant, recruitment takes longer than expected, and when the role is finally filled, the new ...
5 recruitment tips for setting up a mining project overseas
Establishing a mining project in a foreign country is no small task. From working around unfamiliar government regulations to understanding local culture, getting the right team in place can be ...
3 Ways to Get Ahead of Australia’s Mining Skills Shortage
It’s one of the top issues for mining companies in Australia — there simply aren’t enough qualified, skilled staff to fill critical gaps in mining operations. A recent McKinsey report on global ...
Strategies for sourcing talent for lithium projects in the US
In this video clip, lithium and battery metals executive Austin Devaney discusses the challenges of sourcing talent for lithium projects in the US with our client relationship lead in North ...
These 3 common beliefs about RPOs are wrong. Here’s why.
Recruitment Process Outsourcing is not as common in the mining industry as in some other sectors, but it’s gradually gaining traction. There are a broad spectrum of RPO offerings in the ...
Can RPO strengthen internal HR capabilities?
Things can really begin to snowball when internal HR teams face constraints in their recruitment function. Whether it’s budget limitations, a lack of capability, or operational inefficiencies, a ...
Bulk recruitment: What’s the best option for mines coming out of care and maintenance?
As global commodity prices fluctuate, mining companies often find themselves in periods of care and maintenance. During these phases, internal HR teams may be reduced, leaving the remaining team ...
What Mining Companies Need to Know About Recruitment in Peru
“In the last five years here in Peru, what I have seen is that recruitment and selection processes in mining companies are now much more rigorous in terms of competencies, excellence, ...
Why decentralised talent teams struggle to deliver
Many HR teams at mid-tier mining companies are grappling with the same challenge: managing talent acquisition across diverse locations and divisions with unique hiring needs, while striving for ...
How to get the most from external recruiter relationships
If recruitment firms are feeding your business low-quality candidates or leaving you hanging, there might be a good reason for it. And a simple fix. Start by looking at how your external ...
How much does an RPO cost?
The cost of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) varies based on multiple factors, especially in the mining industry, where hiring needs can be complex. Unlike traditional recruitment models, ...
