Tag: Employment

With the influx of Gen Y employees into the workforce, the pressure to overhaul dated, old-fashioned induction policies is greater than ever – especially for small businesses.

The ACTU is calling for the $5.5 billion last week’s Budget offered small business be used to increase the nation’s minimum wage.

Unions are calling for the Abbott Government to make employment the focus of next week’s Federal Budget, as new ABS figures reveal an increase in unemployment.

There are many ways an employer can source the right hire, but there are some simple strategies to make this process easier and increase the chances of finding the right fit.

Most people have a general idea of what it takes to be a web developer, but which skill is most essential to the profession? The answer might surprise you.

Companies are struggling to engage their workers, a major factor being cited for the 28 per cent of local employees eyeing a change of workplace in the next two years. Another 25 per cent said they are considering a move on in the next 3-5 years.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has called for the Senate Inquiry into Temporary Work Visas to slow the growth rate of the overseas temporary work program.

92 per cent of Australians aged 14 and over consider the nursing profession to be the most ethical and honest of professions, while those in the business of selling cars remain the least trusted.

While Australian SME exporters continue to win contracts against global competitors, many find it difficult to access the finance they need to secure these opportunities.

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