Posts tagged "jobs summit"

COSBOA has made a late entry into the industrial relations reform debate, calling for more time and expressing concern at the bill’s increased complexity and multi-employer bargaining.

Australian Meat Industry Council’s Patrick Hutchinson and Independent Food Distributors Association’s Richard Forbes are among those standing for election on October 27.

COSBOA has formally releases a statement of intent in the wake of internal and external criticism of its pre-Jobs Summit deal with the Australian Council of Trade Unions.

David Alexander has served a number of roles since working for the former treasurer, most recently with government relations firm Barton Deakin.

The main obstacle to higher wage growth in several sectors is not enterprise bargaining, but an unwillingness on the part of governments (on behalf of taxpayers) to stump up the cash.

The NSW Lotteries and Newsagents Association and the Independent Food Distributors Association are among the COSBOA members which have expressed concern at the lack of consultation regarding the ACTU meeting.

COSBOA chair Matthew Addison has rejected suggestions that either his or chief executive Alexi Boyd’s positions were in jeopardy as a result of the controversy surrounding the federal government's recent Jobs Summit.

By now it should be clear that Australia’s dismal rate of female workforce participation is something that needs to be drastically improved.

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?

Clare O'Neill said in a lengthy Twitter thread that a migration program incorporating sponsorship for people with cybersecurity skills is critical.

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.

An early theme of this week's Jobs Summit has been breaking down gender barriers and increasing the participation of women in the workforce.