Chief scientist Cathy Foley on how to tackle Australia’s tech talent shortage Opinion Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 29 September 2021 Australia is facing a skills shortage in the STEM sector, and encouraging diversity in the field could make a start towards addressing it.
Demand for digital skills soars, as employers struggle to attract new talent and retain top performers Coronavirus Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 19 July 2021 Demand for workers with digital skills is soaring, as COVID-19 fast-tracks the digitisation of the workforce, and exacerbates a skills gap.
Our skill shortages shouldn’t be a basis for picking permanent migrants. Here’s why Economy Brendan Coates 31 May 2021 According to a Grattan Institute report, there is no particular reason to think that temporary or even “medium term” skill shortages are the best criteria for selecting permanent migrants who will live and work in Australia for decades to come.
Low literacy and numeracy skills a major pain point for employers: Report People Matthew Elmas 12 September 2018 New research has revealed that Australian small businesses are struggling with skill shortages that are restricting their ability to develop.
