Ep 33: Mothers, Millennials, and Misfits: The Future of Mining Isn't Who You Think

About this episode

👤 Samantha Larson, Talent Acquisition Director, MRC Recruiting 🎙️ Lindsey Schultz, CEO of MRC Recruiting

Lindsey Schultz and MRC's Samantha Larson unpack "Mothers, Millennials, and Misfits: The Future of Mining Isn't Who You Think." They dig into the looming talent cliff, why veterans, career-changers, women, and Gen Z are essential, and how better storytelling about mining's real-world impact attracts values-driven hires. Expect actionable tactics: proactive hiring during slowdowns, intentional culture, tighter interview processes, strong onboarding, upskilling and internal mobility, stay interviews, and "returnships" to capture institutional knowledge. They also challenge checklist hiring, urge inclusive leadership pipelines, and spotlight AI as an accelerator—not a threat. A playbook for leaders who want to keep great people and for candidates eager to make a difference.

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