Australian businesses suffering through second-worst skills crisis in developed world, OECD says
Australian businesses are languishing through the second-most severe labour shortage in the developed world, as nearly 3% of all jobs in Australia remained empty in the March quarter.
Talent shortage remains top concern for tech and startup communities amid change of government
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.
The business portal that’s allowing SMEs on the Gold Coast to share staff amid the talent shortage
A Gold Coast company’s match-making service is helping businesses make money by ‘filling the gaps’ in rapidly evolving workplaces.
John Durie: Economic challenges remain, but Albanese’s new government could make life simpler for small business
As dramatic as election night proved to be, the reality facing business today starts with an economy tipped to slow by 50%, rising interest rates and continued chronic skill shortages.
Peter Strong: What happens to small business after the election?
The future behaviour of the small business community — particularly those that employ others — will depend on who wins on the weekend.
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.
Tradies are anxious about fuel costs, underpayment and job security, report finds
Optus Business' State of Tradies survey also found two-thirds of construction workers are doing it tough mentally, with long working hours and work/life balance taking a mental and emotional toll.
Four in five skilled migrants’ qualifications are not recognised for work in Australia: Research
The new research into culturally and linguistically diverse workers was conducted by Australian employment services provider MAX Solutions and not-for-profit HOST International.
“No one seems to listen”: Urgent support needed to solve worker shortage, hospitality and small business leaders say
Australia’s skills shortage is continuing to hurt small businesses, despite international borders reopening more than two months ago.
Election 2022: Jobs, the skills shortage, and how the Coalition and Labor plan to win your vote
SmartCompany is breaking down the key election issues facing Australia’s small business community. Today we’re looking at what the Coalition and Labor have to say about jobs and skills.
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?
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.
