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 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
With just under a month to go until the 2022 MACA CANCER 200 RIDE FOR RESEARCH, six cycling enthusiasts from Schlam are busy preparing for their epic challenge – riding 200kms from Optus Stadium to Mandurah and back, in just two days. Our cycling dream team; Matt, Ryan, Cameron, Tom, Colleen, and Rob will take on the
When you find true employee loyalty, companies should do everything in their power to acknowledge it, respect it and appreciate it. Schlam has always been proud of its loyal workforce, especially when it comes to Sheree, Branch Manager of Waroona, who has just celebrated her remarkable 10 year tenure. After working as an Assistant Manager
At Schlam, our values run deep. It is ingrained into everything we do. One of our most poignant values at our organisation is “Walk in their shoes – to uncover the real problems, we listen, we empathise, and we learn.” That’s why have pooled together six cycling enthusiasts from around the Schlam office who will
Sixteen years ago, serial entrepreneur, Darren Waters saw an opportunity to deliver a high-pressure cleaning service to the Pilbara mining clients better than anyone had ever done before. Starting with one man, one vehicle, a pressure cleaner, and a mission to provide a great service, Darren took his concept to the WA mining industry and
This week, Manh Vo joined Schlam as People Solutions’ People and Culture Advisor. Mahn has worked in the human resources sector for over seven years and was recommended to Schlam by a colleague. “A co-worker at my previous employer said that they’d heard good things about Schlam and that they knew that the company was
There is no secret that the mining industry is experiencing a considerable skills shortage, and unsurprisingly, industry leaders are concerned. To tackle the ever-increasing demand for skilled labour, Schlam’s approach to addressing this shortage is to encourage more people to consider the benefits of an apprenticeship as a route to a long-term career. Schlam People Solutions
In May, Cynthia Wambui joined Schlam as Payload Solutions’ new People and Culture Advisor. Cynthia has been working in human resources for three and half years in the disability sector. Prior to that, Cynthia worked in rostering and direct support while still at university, where she studied health sciences. While the disability and resources sectors
This week, Milos joined Schlam Payload Solutions as a Technical Support Representative for the West Coast. While Milos might be new to the job, he’s certainly not new to the company after joining Schlam over three years ago when he started as a Field Service Mechanic. Milos said that his time at Schlam has been
We created a theme to honour our armed service men and women. The theme was added to some of the First Hercules EXO dump bodies that left our factory in Forrestfield, WA as part of a new partnership with a Tier 1 iron ore miner based in the Pilbara. Compared to a standard OEM body,
Last week Daniel Hoogerwerf joined Schlam Payload Solutions as our new Technical Support Representative in the Hunter Valley. Daniel has worked in the mining industry for about 16 years, and he says that it runs in the family. “I always wanted to work in Mining. My father was an operations manager of an Engineering company
For more than 25 years, Schlam has been helping mining job seekers find their perfect job in the mining industry. Over that time, we’ve been asked almost every question under the hot Pilbara sun about a career in mining. We asked the recruitment team from our People Solutions division to narrow these questions down into
On 12 November, The Apprentice Employment Network WA held its annual Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognise and promote the outstanding achievements of apprentices and trainees employed by our member Group Training Organisations operating in Western Australia and the host employers who support them. The evening was celebrated by 180 people, consisting of
In September 2021, Schlam CEO, Matt Thomas, held a series of Townhall presentations at the company’s locations in Forrestfield and Waroona. The presentations walked Schlam’s growing workforce through results from the previous financial year in the areas of safety, human resources, finance, sales, and the company’s response to COVID-19. “Australia is probably the envy of
We have six guiding principles that define how we need to behave as a business every day to become the business we want to be. For Schlam, these principles are lines in the sand that will not be crossed. They determine our behaviours and are qualities that we search for when hiring new people to
No one embodies Schlam’s motto of making the customer experience exceptional as much as manufacturing superintendent Cai Yzhang. Every day he gives 100 per cent to his duties, the men, and women he manages, the products he plays a hand in producing and above all, his family. The amazing thing is that Cai has been
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