The government’s draft IR reforms need proper safeguards to ensure businesses aren’t at risk
The proposed bargaining legislation prioritises the goal of lifting wages above the equally important goal of delivering the business productivity gains needed to fund such wage increases.
How mentoring and supporting women in the workplace can help defeat “dinosaur-age” attitudes
Women working together are a force to be reckoned with and will no longer accept second-rate treatment in any workplace, says The Executive Circle founder Shivani Gopal.
Fears for workers with disability after axing of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods
The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.
The Jobs Summit was a start, but we need to start increasing the number of women in the workforce immediately
By now it should be clear that Australia’s dismal rate of female workforce participation is something that needs to be drastically improved.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
Peter Strong: What was missing from the Jobs Summit, and why the government must be wary of unions
The summit of course could not focus on everything as there is never enough time. So, what was missed when it comes to lifting productivity and growing wages?
Australia’s June quarter accounts show GDP is doing well, but economic management is about to get harder
Australia’s economy is now more than 5% bigger than it was before COVID-19, a better performance than most comparable economies.
Restaurateur Michael Ryan received 70 resumes for a job ad. Why the role remains empty will surprise you
Amid Australia's historic labour and skills shortage, the difficulty associated with recruiting hospitality staff is now affecting the operations of Ryan's award-winning restaurant.
“Small business is at the front”: COSBOA celebrates Jobs and Skills Summit as SME issues appear in 36-point plan
Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.
Want to solve your people problems? Don’t wait for action from the Jobs Summit
The federal government is pinning much hope on its Jobs and Skills Summit to pave the way for addressing employment and productivity challenges. But SMEs should take some matters into their own hands.
“It will change lives”: Seven major reforms announced at the Jobs and Skills Summit (so far)
The Albanese government's historic Jobs and Skills Summit is into its second and final day, and already big changes are afoot for the future of work in Australia.
“We can’t afford to leave women’s talent on the shelf”: Jobs Summit seeks to unlock women’s workforce participation
An early theme of this week's Jobs Summit has been breaking down gender barriers and increasing the participation of women in the workforce.