Canada’s Mining Moment Has a People Problem
By Elena Romero, VP Growth, Mining Search | TPD The 100th anniversary of the CIM Expo brought roughly 7,000 people to Vancouver in early May. That number alone says something. … Read More
Talent Shortage
The Semiconductor Industry Is Heading to $1.6 Trillion by 2030. Is Your Talent Pipeline Ready?
The semiconductor industry doubled in size between the early 2000s and today. According to McKinsey’s latest analysis, it’s on track to roughly double again, from $775 billion in 2024 to … Read More
Staffing a Greenfield Mine: The Workforce Challenges That Derail New Projects
A greenfield mine is one of the most complex workforce challenges in any industry. You’re building an operation from nothing, in a location that often has no existing labor pool, … Read More
BC’s Mining Boom Has a Workforce Problem That Won’t Fix Itself
BC’s mining industry is having a genuine moment. Gold and silver are pressing against all-time high prices. Critical minerals like copper and nickel sit at the centre of Canada’s sovereignty … Read More
The Complete Mining Industry Interview Guide: How to Hire Top Talent in 2025
The mining industry faces unprecedented challenges in 2025. 71% of mining leaders say talent shortages are holding them back from delivering on production targets and strategic objectives, making effective interviewing … Read More
The Great Mining Talent Exodus: Why 86% of Executives Say Recruiting is Harder Than Ever
The mining industry is facing an unprecedented talent crisis that threatens production targets, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Recent McKinsey survey data reveals that 86% of mining executives say it’s … Read More
Semiconductor Engineer Shortage: How HR Teams Can Navigate the 2025 Talent Crisis
The semiconductor industry is experiencing an unprecedented talent crisis that’s reshaping the landscape for talent acquisition professionals and HR specialists worldwide. As we navigate 2025, the statistics are sobering: by … Read More
How the U.S. CHIPS Act Is Affecting Semiconductor Talent Pools in 2025
The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act is fundamentally reshaping the semiconductor industry’s talent landscape as we’re midway through 2025. With billions in funding now flowing to major manufacturers like Intel, … Read More
The Cost of Unfilled Roles: How Semiconductor Companies Can Avoid Production Delays This Summer
As summer 2025 approaches, semiconductor companies across North America are entering a critical time for production. However, one issue threatens to derail even the most prepared operations: unfilled roles. With … Read More
Navigating the Talent Crunch in Remote Mining Operations This Summer
Your heavy equipment mechanic position: 4 months vacant. Your lead electrician: just gave two weeks’ notice. Summer production targets: non-negotiable. This scenario is playing out across remote mining sites throughout … Read More