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
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
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
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
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,
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