AUSTRALIA’S GOLD SECTOR
may be facing its fair share of
challenges, but in
Resource People
Summer ’14-15 we look at
two large gold employers that are improving their productivity
and their bottom line by encouraging innovation and efficiency
among their workforces.
In our cover story, we learn how change management, people
culture and performance have played a major role in the success
of Gold Fields Ltd, as the South African-based miner consolidates
its increased Australian portfolio as part of a global restructure.
Our other gold feature is on Newmont, where a new
leave management system has proven once again that small
improvements in workplace practices and culture often have the
greatest impacts on operational efficiencies.
The Human Resources section takes readers over to the east
coast for a special feature on coal miner Peabody. Reminding
us that decisions made today will shape the workforces of
tomorrow, Peabody executive Geoff Woodcroft discusses
recruitment, skills development and attracting the next
generation of resource employees.
In light of the increased focus on mental health and wellbeing
From the Editor
in our industry, OHS explores the experiences of the FIFO
working lifestyle from several different perspectives, each
providing insight into the growing employee assistance and
support initiatives embraced by the industry.
In Training and Development, we learn about the supervisory
training that is introducing greater skills and confidence in contractor
NRW’s workforce, and hear how AMMA executive director Tara
Diamond is assisting in the government’s national vocational
education and training (VET) reforms. Diversity celebrates Caterpillar
Australia’s ‘gold’ rating in the AWRA Recognised assessment of
organisational gender diversity capability.
In Leadership, we gain access to Australia’s first Indigenous-
owned marine services provider. With prominent Aboriginal
community leaders and sporting legends such as the AFL’s Dean
Rioli steering the ship, Aboriginal Maritime is delivering real
training and employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
Finally, with 2014 drawing to a close, we felt it was time for a
Resource People
refresh. You may notice some subtle design
improvements as you read the stories in this ninth edition; all
found within our vibrant and evolving resource workplaces.
RP
Tom Reid
EDITOR
SUMMER 2014-15 RESOURCE
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