#Employment Market
SEEK reveals voice-activated job search and career insights for Amazon Alexa devices
To coincide with the forthcoming local launch of Amazon’s cloud-based, AI-powered voice assistant Alexa, online employment market SEEK has announced a compatible voice-activated job search. According to Amazon, three Alexa-enabled, voice-controlled speakers – the Echo, Echo Plus and Echo Dot – will ship from the company’s local website “beginning early February”, with the devices also […]
Regional Australia brain drain a myth
The myth goes that regional Australia loses its best and brightest to the cities – yet, that’s simply not so.
Six ways to prepare for LAFHA changes
If you have staff from overseas claiming a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) you need to get up to speed with some changes coming on 1 October.
LAFHA changes: What they mean for SMBs
As of 1 October, the provision of a Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) will be treated as income to employees and businesses will need to assess entitlements and employment terms and conditions under the new rules. Here’s what you need to know about managing the allowance.
Tax break loss may force foreign professionals abroad
The career choices of international professionals working in Australia may be affected by the Government’s decision to abolish the Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA).
Talent shortage making it tough for employers to fill jobs
A nationwide talent shortage means half of all employers are finding it difficult to fill vacant positions, with skilled trade workers ranking as the most sought after employee group.
Work/life balance drives flexible working market growth upwards
The local jobs market has seen increasing growth in part-time employment over the past five years, with a trend emerging away from full-time employment towards more flexible working hours.
How to market your business to future employees
To attract the right employees, businesses must focus on what they have to offer to future staff.
Aussies would change jobs despite economic doom and gloom
Even with continuing reports of poor economic conditions, the majority of Australians would be prepared to change jobs if an opportunity arose to do so, a survey has found.
Local job opportunities in decline
Local job opportunities are decreasing despite a booming Asia Pacific (APAC) employment market, which has enjoyed a 23 percent jump in job opportunities over the last year.
Employment market facing contraction, expert warns
Workplace experts have put out a warning call to local jobs service providers to prepare for a contraction of the employment market.