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Experts explain how the mining industry can attract more talent amidst massive skills shortages

The mining industry is currently facing significant skills shortages with many companies struggling to attract and retain top talent.  

 

 Techforce, a workforce management company specialising in various mining positions including rigger jobs and chef jobs, stresses the growing concern over industry’s skills shortage. The shortage poses a potential challenge in increasing demand for minerals and resource. To address this issue, experts from Techforce have suggested several strategies that the industry can use to attract more talent. 

 

Techforce says one strategy is to establish a strong employer brand that appeals to a diverse pool of workers. This could involve highlighting the industry's economic contributions, showcasing opportunities for career progression and emphasising potential for innovation and technological advancements. Companies can also prioritise cultivating a positive workplace culture, offering flexible working arrangements and investing in training and development programs. 

 

Focusing on diversity and inclusion will ensure the industry is attractive to a wide range of workers from different backgrounds and cultures. Techforce says this could involve implementing policies and programs that support women, people from minority groups and indigenous workers and ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination and bias. 

 

Investing in upskilling and reskilling programs can assist workers in acquiring new skills and adapting to the evolving nature of the industry can prove to be a strategic. As Techforce explains, this could involve offering training in areas such as automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence, which are becoming increasingly important in modern mining operations. 

 

Techforce advocates for companies to work with governments and educational institutions to promote mining careers and attract more young people into the industry. From partnering with schools and universities to offer internships, apprenticeships and work experience programs to promoting STEM education and highlighting the potential for rewarding and exciting careers in mining, there are many actions companies can take to attract young talent across a broad range of jobs including mining chef jobs. 

 

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