Skilled workers are in high demand, so what can Australia do to lure them to our shores?
The workforce shortage means skilled employees are in hot demand and Australia needs to remain highly competitive if we are to fill the gaps so crucial to the prosperity of the nation.
The budget won’t fix Australia’s skills shortage. We need to get more creative
Across Australia, businesses are facing a skills crisis, so why were there no creative ideas in the budget to really address the personnel shortage we face?
The increase to Australia’s permanent skilled intake is a big deal. Here’s why
The increase in Australia’s permanent skilled intake that Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke announced on budget night is a big deal, and one that will leave Australians better off.
Peter Strong: Skills and training reform should be in the hands of small business owners
Many small business owners are concerned about VET. Let's hand it over to industry associations and those in the know, writes Peter Strong.
Government alters temporary visas to give local businesses access to more workers
The federal government plans to use changes to three subclasses of temporary visas as a way to give local businesses access to more workers, particularly in the aged care and other critical sectors.
Labor pledges $1.2 billion to bridge the skills gap. Does it go far enough?
Anthony Albanese’s $1.2 billion TAFE and higher education plan would be “a good first step” in addressing Australia’s skills shortage.
Industry bodies, startups and government rally to tackle Aussie worker shortages
Industry associations, businesses and the federal government are all rallying to upskill a new workforce and tackle Australia's skills gaps.
Why hiring over the Christmas period will give your business an advantage
We are operating in unpredictable times, and being attuned to strategies and ideas to assist future success and growth, even if it’s just an edge, is worth considering.
Trade apprenticeships hit all-time high, but Aussie businesses still face a growing skills gap
Aussie businesses are still facing a growing tech talent gap, with small businesses and startups struggling to find skilled staff.
Hindsite raises $3.25 million for the “YouTube of hands-on skills”
Aussie startup Hindsite has raised $3.25 million in seed funding to build out its edtech platform for the skilled, on-site workforce.
Explained: What do vocational training reforms mean for SMEs?
New vocational training reforms are designed to put industry leaders in the driving seat to tackle the skills gap post COVID-19.
How young executives are changing boardrooms amid a skills shortage
Aspiring young executives are getting their shot far earlier than ever before, and not only within the ranks of the micro to small cap businesses on the ASX.
