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Drawing from a pool of well-trained contractors Contractors provide companies with great flexibility to bridge the talent gap . But because they can be prone to accidents , it ’ s incumbent upon companies that rely on them to provide thorough training , not just an ID badge and access , but an onboarding program that ensures proper licensing , certifications and training , preferably via a digital platform that makes it easy to track progress and access training resources .
Finding creative ways to keep people you value How to keep top-shelf talent once you have it ? Companies like Teck Resources are doing so by offering people plentiful upskilling and reskilling opportunities that focus on emerging digital tools , knowledge and skills , and enable them to learn on their own terms with self-managed resources . Training is just one of many facets of the heightened employee experience companies need to be intentional about providing through benefits , hands-on access to tech tools , opportunities to make a difference in local communities , and opportunities to advance and move within the organization .
Backing up your ESG and sustainability talk with action — and touting that action to gain an edge in the talent marketplace Through the work they do on ESG programs , carbon reduction , and circular economy initiatives , mining companies have a golden opportunity to recast themselves as resource providers and catalysts for positive change in the communities in which they operate . Lundin Mining , for example , is pumping resources into communities by helping local entrepreneurs launch new businesses , many of them climate- and sustainability-related . In 2021 , it supported 650 small businesses that created 2000 jobs and generated $ 44 million in revenue , much of which went directly back into those communities , according to Erin Johnston , Lundin Foundation Board and Managing Director .
When actions like these succeed and are well-publicized , the connection people feel to your company and brand grow stronger . Suddenly they don ’ t view
your organization merely as a means to punch the clock and pull a salary , they see it as a desirable place to build and master skills , explore and advance along a career path , and do meaningful , impactful work for a company they care about . ■
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Stefan Weisenberger www . SAP . com
Stefan Weisenberger is Global Head of Mill Products and Mining Industries at SAP , where he is responsible for Solution Strategy & Roadmap , and strategic customer engagements for these industries . As the market leader in enterprise application software , SAP is helping companies of all sizes and in all industries run better by redefining ERP and creating networks of intelligent enterprises that provide transparency , resiliency , and sustainability across supply chains . Its end-to-end suite of applications and services enables customers to operate profitably , adapt continuously , and make a difference worldwide .
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