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One of the best approaches to creating a safety-first culture is by starting from the ground up and giving employees the tools to become aware of the their surroundings at all times. But is that enough? This week’s Blog takes a look at the concept of Continuous Improvement and how applying it to safety can have a tremendous impact on your company over time.

In early January, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming five individuals who have made lasting contributions to Canada’s mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at these inductees and the efforts they made in shaping the Canadian mining industry of today.

When you work in the mining industry, you are probably well aware of the many hazards scattered around the environment – particularly at ground level – and the critical importance of wearing work boots. This week’s Blog takes a look at STC Footwear and its recent advancements being made in protecting your feet, such as with its CHEMTECH® technology.

The Mining Industry Human Resource Council’s Gender Equity in Mining (GEM Works) Initiative helps mining companies foster an industry where both women and men can uncover the best opportunities to contribute and helps to ensure a rewarding career in the Canadian mining and minerals sector.In this week’s Blog, we take a look at the career of Vale’s Helen Francis and her efforts as a GEM Champion for the mining industry.

In less than a week, pot will be legal in Canada. And while it might not quite be reefer madness out there, the legalization of marijuana could still be risky business for Canadian mines, particularly since the understanding of what legalization means remains hazy and the rules vary from province to province. This week’s blog, originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, takes a peek at some of those risks and offers some advice in preparation for October 17.

Don’t allow cyber-attackers to derail your future digital transformation strategy. This week’s Blog revisits an article from the Spring 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, looking at how to best manage and contain cyber-threats, as well as providing some key strategies on how to help prevent them from even happening in the first place.

Men make up over 80 per cent of the mining workforce in Canada. MiHR is working with industry to diversify the talent pool, encouraging employers to examine their workplace culture through a ‘gender lens.’

Mark your calendars now for this virtual career fair, designed to connect you with top Canadian minerals and metals companies…all from the confort of home. Mining companies – make sure to read this Blog too, to learn how you can reach candidates via this innovative new platform.

If you’re an employer interested in receiving a subsidy of up to 50 per cent of an intern’s wage, or if you’re a future employee interested in learning more about working in Canada’s mining industry, in particular, at a Green Job, this Blog’s for you!
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