Congratulations to our very own Owen and team-mate Scott who were crowned the winners of LEGO® MASTERS: GRAND MASTERS on Channel 9, on Monday night. Not only did they win the coveted title, but they also received a prize of $100,000. You can see their reaction when they were announced as winners in the video below. … Read more
If you haven’t already noticed, the world moves fast, but the mining industry moves faster. Those that are set to succeed in the ever-evolving digital revolution, are the people who have embraced the changes and viewed them as learning experiences as opposed to setbacks. With the world changing at such a rapid pace, so too … Read more
LEGO® Masters Australia is well under way for 2023. If you haven’t tuned in, we highly recommend that you do as one of Schlam’s very own takes part in this popular TV competition. Owen first took part in Season 3 of LEGO® Masters Australia, alongside his long-time friend Scott, narrowly missing out on the sought-after … Read more
With 24/7 operations, heavy machinery, demanding rosters, intensive interstate commutes, disruptive sleep and challenging working conditions, FIFO working environments are continually a serious fatigue risk in Australian mining. Fatigue is more than feeling tired and drowsy. It is a state of mental and/or physical exhaustion that reduces a person’s ability to perform work safely and … Read more
Sport is a part of the Australian DNA, especially in regional communities. The importance of community sport can be seen in each player, the supporters who never miss a game, parents doing drop-offs, and the volunteers who paint lines and flip burgers. Let’s also not forget the Monday morning debrief with colleagues and the all-important … Read more
As the mining sector continues to prove a gold mine for job opportunities and companies desperate for quality talent, it’s no surprise that flying in and flying out work is becoming more popular with young professionals. “Fly-in-fly-out”, more commonly referred to as FIFO, is the term used to describe someone who flies to a job … Read more
There are always winners and losers in the war for talent, and the stakes are higher than ever for companies that want to achieve gender equality. Movements like #MeToo, #TimesUp and the significant global rise in International Women’s Day activity in every corner of the world. This year’s theme – #EmbraceEquity, is making headway for … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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