An organization’s greatest asset is its people. However, without effective processes in place to attract, train, develop, and retain mining talent, the safety and success of individuals and your broader organization is at stake. According to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, more than half of the mining workforce in the US — about 221,000 workers — is expected to retire by 2029. Canada has seen a significant decline in workers under 25 years old combined with an uptick in workers over 55 years old. This is only intensifying the impending talent gap and skills shortage.
In our third episode of ‘Mining in 10’, a 5-part webinar series where we explore top mining risks and pathways to building resilience, Raul Munoz, Mining and Minerals Leader for North America, chats with subject matter expert Jennifer Schmitd, partner in Marsh Health and Benefits.
Together they give context to the implications of an aging workforce and declining interest in specialization among the next generation and provide practical ways to reimagine your workforce and relationship with the local community.
