Australian Resources and Energy Group AREEA is continuing to put the spotlight on the industry’s high achievers, highlighting the brilliant achievements and initiatives of employers in the sector.
In this episode of AREEA’s Resource People Podcast, Amanda Baker – Vice President, Human Resources at Newmont Australia, goes behind-the-scenes in the company’s decisive and safety-focused handling of a COVID-19 positive employee at its Granites Gold Mine in the Northern Territory’s Tanami Desert.
Newmont’s meticulous approach earned the company the 2021 AREEA Industry Award in the Workforce & Workplace Relations Innovation category (sponsored by Sodexo).
The podcast delves into Newmont wide-ranging actions, highlighting the company’s stringent planning and preparation, along with its focus on the welfare and safety of all employees and contractors affected by the decision. You’ll also hear how factoring in the mental health and financial repercussions was a key consideration for Newmont.
The employee response for operational ramp-up was positive and willing – with the mine able to return to full operations much more quickly than anticipated due to the employee support.
Find out more about the four AREEA Industry Award winners here and listen to in-depth podcasts below.
2021 AREEA Diversity & Inclusion Award – Sodexo Australia
Resource People Podcast – Jacqui Bainbridge – Sodexo’s Head of Indigenous Affairs, Diversity & Inclusion
You can also check out an in-depth interview to learn more about Sodexo’s award-winning refugee program and its range of other diversity and inclusions programs and initiatives.
2021 AREEA Mental Health and Wellbeing Award – Compass Group Australia
Resource People Podcast – Vanessa Martin, Compass Group Australia
Check out an in-depth interview to learn more about Compass Group Australia’s award-winning mental health and wellbeing programs and initiatives.
