Posts tagged "labour shortage"

During one of the tightest labour markets we’ve seen in decades, many companies are still trying to attract and retain people using the same old approaches.

The recent disability Royal Commission exposed that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done before people with disability have equal and fair access to employment opportunities. 

Australia and the world are facing a large and growing skills shortage. While technical skills get the headlines, it’s critical human skills that aren’t being taught.

What should leaders watch out for, and what can they do when they spot the signs of a quiet quitter? Two experts weigh in.

Australian food producers are struggling with a combination of wild weather, labour shortages and the Russia-Ukraine conflict causing fresh produce to surge in price.

MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.

Delivr, a Ballarat-based competitor to platforms like Uber Eats and Deliveroo, has collapsed into liquidation.

This acute and ongoing skills crisis must urgently be addressed, and while the government has a plan, there is a clear role for the private sector to play as well.

Fostering the co-operation needed to deliver inclusive growth will require overcoming a history of bad habits and soured relationships at the enterprise, industry and national levels.

With Ed Husic taking office as Minister for Industry and Science, the startup and tech community has spoken up about the most pressing needs of the industry.

A Gold Coast company’s match-making service is helping businesses make money by ‘filling the gaps’ in rapidly evolving workplaces.

Canberra-based independent grocery retailer Supabarn believes it has found an edge in attracting staff amid serious labour shortages in the sector.