Globally, we lose a man to suicide every minute of every day. Men are dying too young. It’s a problem affecting our fathers, partners, brothers, sons and mates, yet it’s rarely talked about. A problem this size calls for big, bold, clever solutions. And there’s one sitting right under our noses. Yes, it is the … Read more
Choosing the right career has never been harder! The wide range of various pathways makes the important decision a tough one, even more so when the road you choose to take has several sidetracks to follow. Our ‘New Starter’ James knows this all too well, with his choice to study engineering being the first of … Read more
So, you’ve been asked to plan the office Christmas Party, and you’re stumped as to where to start? It can feel overwhelming to be tasked with pulling together a shindig for all to enjoy. Depending on the size of your team, you could be catering to the needs of 20–200+ people, but regardless of the … Read more
Nothing can quite compare to the quick progression and evolution of the mining industry, but when we reflect on where Schlam is today, we can’t help but think that our 25-year history is quite spectacular! After being in business since 1996, Schlam Welding was renamed to be Schlam Engineering in 2011, with a state-of-the-art 2,000 … Read more
Marketing… it’s the department that all organisations need but one that many struggle to fully understand. Is it sales, advertising, public relations or product development? Our answer is simple, it’s all of these things and more! It’s easy to put marketing in a box and think that as long as the social media accounts are … Read more
In order to develop robust and enthusiastic talent, companies need to weave learning and development in our organisations at a cultural level. It’s become synonymous in the post-COVID-19 era and spurred thousands of workers to seriously consider their careers. The so-called ‘Great Resignation’ that has fallen off the back of endless lockdowns and shutouts, many … Read more
Picture this, you’re on the job hunt and hoping to get into the mining industry, one that is completely new to you. You’ve been looking for a while and just can’t see to find the right opportunity, and now you’re stuck wondering why? Whilst you may hold all the qualifications needed to be a Heavy … Read more
Research on employee performance suggests that people perform better when they are engaged and motivated. In modern workplaces, where creativity and innovation are imperative to performance, there is now strong evidence to suggest that intrinsic motivation is actually the key to driving high levels of engagement. Author of five New York Times bestsellers, David Pink cites a body of behavioural … Read more
It’s been another big year for humanity, and the world continues to change. But a lot of things stay the same: men’s health is still in crisis. Men are still dying too young. It doesn’t have to be like this. Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer – the Movember Foundation is … Read more
The MACA CANCER 200 RIDE FOR RESEARCH took place on 15th and 16th October 2022, with six of Schlam’s dedicated cycling enthusiast’s taking on the challenge. Given how incredible this cause is, how could we not snap up the opportunity to talk about it some more? For most, this ride would be incredibly daunting, riding 200kms would … Read more
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