{"id":3405,"date":"2025-09-27T22:38:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T22:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/?post_type=issue-article&p=3405"},"modified":"2025-09-30T00:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T00:53:02","slug":"freeport-investing-in-its-most-valuable-asset-its-people","status":"publish","type":"issue-article","link":"https:\/\/fmminermag.com\/htdocs\/issue-article\/freeport-investing-in-its-most-valuable-asset-its-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Freeport Investing in Its Most Valuable Asset \u2013 Its People"},"content":{"rendered":"

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VOL. 08\u00a0 |\u00a0 ISSUE 3\u00a0 |\u00a0 Fall 2025<\/p>\n

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The Scoop<\/h1>\n

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Autonomous Project a Win
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Freeport Investing in Its Most Valuable Asset \u2013 Its People<\/h2>\n

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Copper powers the modern world. From energy and technology to healthcare, agriculture and transportation, copper is essential to nearly every aspect of our daily lives. It\u2019s irreplaceable in most applications, and demand is only growing. Recent projections estimate more copper will be mined in the next 32 years than in all of human history.<\/p>\n

At Freeport, we recognize meeting this global demand starts with our people. You\u2019ve chosen to work for a company with a bold mission and a bright future\u2014and with that comes both responsibility and opportunity.<\/p>\n

We are committed to achieving safe, sustainable production for the long term. But just as important, we are committed to helping our employees build meaningful, rewarding careers in a dynamic and critical industry.<\/p>\n

Freeport is a career destination\u2014where you can work across continents, explore diverse roles, and contribute to shaping the future. Our workforce reflects this commitment. While the national voluntary turnover rate hovers around 23 percent, Freeport\u2019s is just 9 percent.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a testament to the value our employees see in growing their careers here. Still, we know that even within that 9 percent are talented individuals whose contributions we miss. That\u2019s why we\u2019re doubling down on attracting top talent\u2014and ensuring they have every reason to stay.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, we launched a company-wide initiative focused on career growth and capability building. This effort is designed to close skills gaps, enhance performance, and deliver consistent, accountable training across all sites. Our goal is to equip every employee\u2014current and future\u2014with the tools they need to thrive in their roles and pursue the careers they aspire to.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how we\u2019re doing it:<\/p>\n

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  • Standardizing training<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0across locations to help ensure consistency and clarity.<\/li>\n
  • Upgrading technology<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to improve the learning experience.<\/li>\n
  • Providing visibility<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0into the skills required for advancement, so employees can chart their own path forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This initiative is more than a program\u2014it\u2019s a promise. A promise to invest in you, your growth and your future at Freeport.<\/p>\n

    Stay tuned to company communications for updates in the coming months. In the meantime, take an active role in your development: Is there a skill you want to build? A role you\u2019re curious about? A barrier you\u2019re facing in your career journey?\u00a0 Start the conversation with your supervisor. Your success is our success \u2014 and as global demand for copper continues to rise, so does the opportunity for every member of our team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Erich Bower\u00a0 |\u00a0 General Manager-Strategic Workforce Development<\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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