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It’s widely known that more gender diversity is required in the workplace, specifically in leadership roles and seats on boards, which are commonly filled by men. But why has progress towards gender diversity been so slow? Has there been too much noise, causing people to glaze over it or do individuals think the problem is
From alpine meadows to snow gum forests, golden pastures to lakeside trails, crystal clear creeks and the ultimate mountain summit – the KosciMiler course was designed as the ultimate Ultra-Trail experience. The event began on Thursday 15th December 2022, with participants having 36 hours to complete the course, and if successful, would’ve run a total
The hybrid work revolution. The Great Resignation. Quiet quitting. They are all HR buzzwords of our era. What is clear is the current political, financial, and economic instability we are experiencing around the word has fundamentally provoked a monumental change for young people and their attitude to work. Members of Generation Z – those born
Western Australia’s thriving mining industry means there’s a high demand for skilled Heavy Fabrication tradespeople. In particular, a Boilermaker’s job prospects are very healthy right now, especially in the mining industry, where large pay packets and exciting projects lure some of the best craftsmen and women in their field. At Schlam, our Fabrication crews in
It’s March 2020, Australia was blissfully unaware of a once-in-a-generation pandemic about to hit its shores. Whether it be travel plans, wedding preparations or perhaps getting ready for the arrival of a new family member, everyone had something to look forward to. For Kirstie, her 2020 started with a career change, accepting a newly created
In the current market, where companies are trying to lure people away from their employers in order to work for them, it makes sense that they’d be able to offer competitive benefits that are enticing and attractive. Gone are the days when a fancy coffee machine or some free snacks made a workplace attractive. Today,
As an organisation, Schlam supports its team members in achieving their personal career goals. Skill development, trade-up opportunities, and career progression are just some of the many opportunities offered to employees at Schlam. We’ve seen several people develop their careers with Schlam, becoming key players in our winning team. Clay, the Workshop Supervisor for the
We hope that you enjoyed the festive season and the all-important time spent with family and friends. As we start the new year, we take this opportunity to reflect on 2022, and what we expect for 2023. Looking back, 2022 was a great year for Schlam, capped off with being awarded the prestigious WESTERN AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYER
With fantastic weather, affordable quality housing, awesome outdoor activities, low crime rates and an expanding job market, Western Australia is one of the best places to live and work in the world right now! With the city’s relaxed pace of life and warm, friendly atmosphere, you’ll feel like you’re on a permanent R&R here in
The mining industry continues to thrive in Australia. Thus, HD mechanic jobs also continue to be in very high demand. Do you love working with your hands? Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together? Have you always had a fascination with heavy equipment? If so, a career in heavy diesel mechanics
We know there is a skills’ shortage in Australia, but nothing aims to threaten the mining industry like the critical shortage of welders. The problem isn’t exclusively felt in Australian mining. In almost every industry across the world, welding has a transverse part to play in energy, defence, rail and transportation projects too. This severe
It’s been a great year for Schlam, as we’re closing in on our biggest year yet for dump tray sales. Our Forrestfield production team have played a big part in this achievement by using global smarts to improve efficiencies to enable us to build and sell more trays. Inefficiencies can be detrimental to any manufacturing
Emotional Intelligence is a vital skill for interpersonal communication and has become an area of interest across multiple disciplines, including the workplace. Emotional Intelligence is defined as the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand the emotions of people around you. In today’s diverse modern workforce, it is more important than ever for
Receiving a call with an interview request is a great feeling. It means that all the hard work you put into your resume has finally paid off, and you are one step closer to your dream role. It’s certainly a boost to your confidence, and you feel like you tackle just about anything. But then
Schlam has been awarded the prestigious Western Australian Employer of the Year at the RISE Business Awards hosted by BUSINESS NEWS. The RISE Business Awards, held at Crown Perth on December 1, recognise businesses for their Resourcefulness, Imagination, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE). They are among the most prestigious awards available to businesses in Western Australia. The Employer of
Schlam’s success can be attributed to product innovation and working ‘stronger together’, especially with our clients. Recently, we assisted the Hunter Valley Operations (HVO) mine in NSW to support local charities and community groups. The first three of five new Komatsu 930-E dump trucks were recently delivered to HVO – all of which have been
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In our recent Employee Engagement survey, 81% of employees believe Schlam fosters a workplace where they can be themselves at work without fear. Positive workplace culture attracts talent, drives engagement, impacts happiness and satisfaction, and affects performance. This begs the question, what does a good workplace culture actually look like? We sat down with our
For most adults who grew up as a kid in Australia, they can likely recall a vivid memory from their childhood with a grazed knee on the sporting field, pre-race butterflies or the loud cheer as their teammates scored a goal in the dying seconds of a game. Grassroots sports are quintessential to both our
In the mining industry, you’d often see news stories that hero the materials and machinery or the capabilities of each product. Whether it’s the strength, durability or load capacity, or even the people who maintain these precious machines on site whilst they work. But what you don’t often read about is the people who build
In recent years, there has been an undeniable demand for more diversity across industries. So how has this impacted the mining industry, a field which has traditionally been very male-dominated?  It’s not surprising, given that up until as recently as 1986, Western Australian mine owners faced hefty fines for allowing women to work underground. Absurd
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