BCL faces war of talent
Monday, August 11, 2014
Addressing the media recently, Tombale said it is no secret that BCL is the only mine with underground mining skills making it a target for new entrants (underground mines). He said the mine endeavors to attract and retain the right staff in order to enhance business continuity and sustainability but war of talent is a major challenge.
“As other industry players, we continue to face challenges is resourcing for our needs due to shortage of skills in the industry,” he said.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...