A workable solution to alleviate the stresses from the constricted talent pool
by Jon Wylie, COO Global Mining and Metals, Alexander Proudfoot
The shortage of skilled labour is now the second most critical issue affecting the sector. As companies, especially those in the emerging markets look to start new projects or ramp up existing ones, the severely constricted talent pool is increasingly putting projects at risk.
Increased cost, production slowdowns, delays or closures are very real challenges. Clearly, the industry has been facing this issue for some considerable time and making valiant efforts have and are being made to counteract the stresses in the labour market. In this article, we propose a two pronged strategy designed to help senior mining executives identify, attract and retain critical operational skills imperative to the future of the industry.
