Case Study: New GM Leads Mine Turnaround in Canada
Stratum understands the importance of a mine’s General Manager. The Case Study below details a Mining Recruitment project we managed for a client in Canada – hiring a top-tier General Manager. TRANSFORMATION SUCCESS The incumbent increased production by 60% within six months, achieving the highest quarterly production and EBITDA in 15 years. Spearheaded the stabilisation […]
Case Study: Recruiting General Managers: A Global Challenge
One of the most critical assets in a mining company is its Mine General Manager (GM). Not only do these individuals manage production, but they should lead people, inspire strategic thinking, productivity, and innovation. Their ability to lead directly impacts profitability. And in many cases, the company might only have one or two producing assets. […]
The Million Dollar Cost of a Bad Hire
The UK’s Recruitment & Employment Confederation has put a price on the cost of a bad hire. And it’s enough to make any recruiting manager wince. “Perfect Match – Making the right hire and the cost of getting it wrong”, a newly published research report from REC, estimates that for an average middle manager role, […]