Our company demonstrates public service in many ways, especially since it is operating nationally and internationally. Even though Freeport-McMoRan is a private organizations, we provide many services to the public. Between the Moly, Gold, Copper, Ore, etc., these products are found in many products that people need and buy. These products are in cell phones, computers, aerospace products, airplanes, and are a necessity to the public. These products would not be able to function without these supplies and resources.
We also provide such a public service by helping out charitable organizations such as many non-profit organizations providing money and physical assistance with volunteer organizations. Our company matches dollar per dollar for donations -- it's a great benefit to the public.
I have worked with both public and private organizations, and working currently in the private field, has made me realize that we are still providing to the public through our resources and services also through products. It's a great organization to be a part of, and I feel very lucky being involved with such a great company! Also, another benefit to public service is also providing employment to individuals nationally and internationally to provide for their families.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Free write - Gold Mine Haunted - Syfy
Larry Overman and his wife purchased Crescent Mine in Portland, Oregon in 2009, not knowing at the time that it would soon be the center of the paranormal reality show Syfy. The Overmans purchased the mine with the intention of reopening the mine and producing gold -- they wanted to make money.
Apparently, there is a long history attached with Crescent Mine and many believe it to be haunted. There are some strange sights and sounds going on in the mine. Television cameras and production crews are in their second season; Ghost Mine (http://www.syfy.com/ghostmine).
The Overmans are just running it as a business but are starting to believe it might be haunted and something strange is going on. Stacie Overman when she first entered the mine was 2,000 feet into the mine and had heard conversations taking place between two men. It has happened a few times to her where when investigated no people appeared. Larry Overman believes it's echoes or the earth moving. His theory is, and most miners, that if you don't hear the ground talking to you, there's something wrong. A lot of guys he says can predict small earthquakes because the ground quits making noise!
The Overmans have indicated not everyone are believers, but if you're a skeptic, watch Ghost Mine.
It is beautiful scenery and about 7,900 feet up on the mountain -- that alone is really awesome!
Apparently, there is a long history attached with Crescent Mine and many believe it to be haunted. There are some strange sights and sounds going on in the mine. Television cameras and production crews are in their second season; Ghost Mine (http://www.syfy.com/ghostmine).
The Overmans are just running it as a business but are starting to believe it might be haunted and something strange is going on. Stacie Overman when she first entered the mine was 2,000 feet into the mine and had heard conversations taking place between two men. It has happened a few times to her where when investigated no people appeared. Larry Overman believes it's echoes or the earth moving. His theory is, and most miners, that if you don't hear the ground talking to you, there's something wrong. A lot of guys he says can predict small earthquakes because the ground quits making noise!
The Overmans have indicated not everyone are believers, but if you're a skeptic, watch Ghost Mine.
It is beautiful scenery and about 7,900 feet up on the mountain -- that alone is really awesome!
Free Write - America is Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions Significantly
It's good news that America is helping to reduce carbon dioxide!
The US Energy Information Administration's new report on U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions regarding the status in 2012, shows that carbon dioxide emissions actually declined 3.8% in 2012. The 2012 downturn means that emissions are at their lowest level since 1994 and over 12% below the recent 2007 peak. After 1990, only the recession year of 2009 saw a larger percentage emissions decrease than 2012. It's good news that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions have declined in five out of the last seven years to help our environment be better.
The US Energy Information Administration's new report on U.S. Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions regarding the status in 2012, shows that carbon dioxide emissions actually declined 3.8% in 2012. The 2012 downturn means that emissions are at their lowest level since 1994 and over 12% below the recent 2007 peak. After 1990, only the recession year of 2009 saw a larger percentage emissions decrease than 2012. It's good news that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions have declined in five out of the last seven years to help our environment be better.
Free Write - Freeport-McMoRan and United Way Partnered to Assist Non-Profit Organizations
Freeport-McMoRan through United Way assisted 22 non-profit organizations in Bisbee, Douglas, Naco and Pirtleville. Through Freeport's matching gifts program, employees raised approximately $52,000.
The program matches any employee's charitable financial contribution of $25 or more. The first $500 contribution per organization is double matched and any amount above $500 is single matched.
Eligible organizations include educational institutions, social services organizations, hospitals, environmental organizations, cultural institutions and United Way chapters.
United Way works with volunteers, donors, agencies, which raise and distribute funds based upon need to strengthen community capacity and individual ability to care for one another. It's a great organization. They will be helping seven local organizations which include House of Hope, Lutheran Social Services, Pirtleville Community Action Network, Raul Castro Learning Center, St. Vicente de Paul, Students against Destructive (SADD) and the Douglas Youth Activity Program.
One of the United Ways goals is to provide the opportunity for people to have a good live, a quality education that leads to stable jobs, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health. That is why they focus on building blocks for a good life!
The program matches any employee's charitable financial contribution of $25 or more. The first $500 contribution per organization is double matched and any amount above $500 is single matched.
Eligible organizations include educational institutions, social services organizations, hospitals, environmental organizations, cultural institutions and United Way chapters.
United Way works with volunteers, donors, agencies, which raise and distribute funds based upon need to strengthen community capacity and individual ability to care for one another. It's a great organization. They will be helping seven local organizations which include House of Hope, Lutheran Social Services, Pirtleville Community Action Network, Raul Castro Learning Center, St. Vicente de Paul, Students against Destructive (SADD) and the Douglas Youth Activity Program.
One of the United Ways goals is to provide the opportunity for people to have a good live, a quality education that leads to stable jobs, enough income to support a family through retirement and good health. That is why they focus on building blocks for a good life!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
My Role in Leadership (Internship)
Leadership plays a huge role in my internship. I express all four areas of leadership; supportive, directive, participative, and achievement-orientated. Being a Site Staffing Specialist working in recruiting and staffing, I give a high level of consideration to candidates/applicant's needs in providing questions that they may have, advising them where they are at in the process, and leadership in conducting interviews. I work in a team setting and no one takes individual credit for accomplishments. We all work together giving each other guidance, direction, while following the rules and procedures in our work. We all consult daily through emails, phone conversations, conference calls, and seminars considering everyone's opinions and suggestions. Our team has done very well at our site and has accomplished our goals and attaining a reduction in our site's turnover rate and filling our positions with the top best candidates that we can recruit for.
I have two supervisors at the Corporate office and have weekly meetings with my immediate supervisor keeping her informed and updated on Bagdad's site position openings, questions and concerns. I have been able to build a strong working business relationship with both my co-workers, team, and supervisors. My leadership skills has been able to help improve our work methods, and I feel very lucky and passionate about my work. It allows me to portray my strengths and help people build a better life. I feel that it's very rewarding making a real difference in the lives of many people.
The wonderful thing about Human Resource is that I directly touch the lives of people; that I can see the difference my efforts make. My career is very much anchored in the philosophy of equity and social justice -- the idea that all people should be treated fairly. I believe I have the skills, education/training to succeed in this field. Personal integrity is essential for maintaining mutual trust and credibility are all key components to leadership. I feel I utilize cognitive skills (analyzing problems), interpersonal skills (developing relationships/team work), and technical skills (learning the processes and services) working in our office. Our office has strong individuals with leadership skills from our supervisors, employees, and direct HR Managers that are knowledgeable with diverse backgrounds to help build all of our strengths and help us grow in our office. So far, I've been very pleased working in this line of work!
I have two supervisors at the Corporate office and have weekly meetings with my immediate supervisor keeping her informed and updated on Bagdad's site position openings, questions and concerns. I have been able to build a strong working business relationship with both my co-workers, team, and supervisors. My leadership skills has been able to help improve our work methods, and I feel very lucky and passionate about my work. It allows me to portray my strengths and help people build a better life. I feel that it's very rewarding making a real difference in the lives of many people.
The wonderful thing about Human Resource is that I directly touch the lives of people; that I can see the difference my efforts make. My career is very much anchored in the philosophy of equity and social justice -- the idea that all people should be treated fairly. I believe I have the skills, education/training to succeed in this field. Personal integrity is essential for maintaining mutual trust and credibility are all key components to leadership. I feel I utilize cognitive skills (analyzing problems), interpersonal skills (developing relationships/team work), and technical skills (learning the processes and services) working in our office. Our office has strong individuals with leadership skills from our supervisors, employees, and direct HR Managers that are knowledgeable with diverse backgrounds to help build all of our strengths and help us grow in our office. So far, I've been very pleased working in this line of work!
Mining Magnate Gives $62 Million to Aussie Universities (Free Write)
This is one of the articles from our work's Daily News Brief:
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest pledged to give 65 million Australian ($62 million) to university education in his home state in one of Australia's largest philanthropic donations. The chairman of iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group said AU$50 million will be used to establish the Forrest Foundation to fund scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships at all five universities in Western Australia state. Another AU$15 million will build a residence for rising star researchers called Forrest Hall at St. George's College at the University of Western Australia. BRW magazine this year ranked Forrest, widely known by his nickname Twiggy, as Australia's 9th richest person with a fortune estimated at AU$3.7 billion. Forrest, a 52 year-old entrepreneur who graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1983 with an economics degree, said Australia needed to develop a higher-profile philanthropic culture. "Let us all never forget that only education can be the final key to eliminate poverty in the world and raise the universal standard of living, ultimately to increase the nobility of the human cause," Forrest said in a statement.
I would have to agree with Forrest that education will be the key to eliminate poverty in our world that is such a deep concern in today's society.
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest pledged to give 65 million Australian ($62 million) to university education in his home state in one of Australia's largest philanthropic donations. The chairman of iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group said AU$50 million will be used to establish the Forrest Foundation to fund scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships at all five universities in Western Australia state. Another AU$15 million will build a residence for rising star researchers called Forrest Hall at St. George's College at the University of Western Australia. BRW magazine this year ranked Forrest, widely known by his nickname Twiggy, as Australia's 9th richest person with a fortune estimated at AU$3.7 billion. Forrest, a 52 year-old entrepreneur who graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1983 with an economics degree, said Australia needed to develop a higher-profile philanthropic culture. "Let us all never forget that only education can be the final key to eliminate poverty in the world and raise the universal standard of living, ultimately to increase the nobility of the human cause," Forrest said in a statement.
I would have to agree with Forrest that education will be the key to eliminate poverty in our world that is such a deep concern in today's society.
Interview
We have four HR Generalists in our office so I selected to interview one of our Sr. HR Generalist. Our Generalists in the office are responsible for covering different areas out in the field which are split up upon the four of them. I used to be an HR Generalist a few years ago so I am very familiar with most of the job responsibilities of a Generalist. This particular Generalist that I interviewed covers the SX/EW, Mine Operations, Mine Maintenance, and our Administrative offices.
They mentioned that they chose this area around 15 years ago and loved being in this field. Their particular duties are to implement and collaborate HR goals, processes and practices, and help build the organization. This particular Generalist is involved in many functions that include performance evaluations, training & development and employee relations. They provide coaching and support to employees and also supervisors in the different departments.
A Bachelor's degree and experience in human resources is preferred qualifications for this position. You need to have strong interpersonal skills and both writing and oral communication skills. The Generalist mentioned that this is a particularly field that most every organization needs and a growing field to get into. It provides great salary and benefits. I'm interested eventually in getting back into this field as a Generalist because I would like to focus more on helping in assisting and accommodating employee's needs.
This particular Generalist is at a senior level and hopes to some day be an HR Manager. She projects strong leadership skills and already fills in while our HR Manager is out of office. She demonstrates her leadership by ethical actions and is extremely supportive and directive to the employees at our company. She follows the guiding principles, safety, code of ethics, and demonstrates professionalism in our office. She is also very patient and displays great leadership in training new Generalists with the proper procedures. It's nice to work with her and learn as much as I can from her as she sets a great example to follow.
They mentioned that they chose this area around 15 years ago and loved being in this field. Their particular duties are to implement and collaborate HR goals, processes and practices, and help build the organization. This particular Generalist is involved in many functions that include performance evaluations, training & development and employee relations. They provide coaching and support to employees and also supervisors in the different departments.
A Bachelor's degree and experience in human resources is preferred qualifications for this position. You need to have strong interpersonal skills and both writing and oral communication skills. The Generalist mentioned that this is a particularly field that most every organization needs and a growing field to get into. It provides great salary and benefits. I'm interested eventually in getting back into this field as a Generalist because I would like to focus more on helping in assisting and accommodating employee's needs.
This particular Generalist is at a senior level and hopes to some day be an HR Manager. She projects strong leadership skills and already fills in while our HR Manager is out of office. She demonstrates her leadership by ethical actions and is extremely supportive and directive to the employees at our company. She follows the guiding principles, safety, code of ethics, and demonstrates professionalism in our office. She is also very patient and displays great leadership in training new Generalists with the proper procedures. It's nice to work with her and learn as much as I can from her as she sets a great example to follow.
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