#Mining Sector
Resources sector calls for investment in training initiatives
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Federal government to invest in training, skills, and employment initiatives to ensure the sector can reach its workforce needs.
Employers report caution when hiring
Just 26% of Australian businesses expect to increase hiring in the next three months, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, which found the Retail and Manufacturing sectors are holding back the rest of the employment market.
Business confidence softened before floods according to quarterly NAB survey
Even before the floods in December and January, business confidence was already on the wane, according to the quarterly business survey released by the National Australia Bank on Tuesday. The survey of 900 businesses found there was a drop in the business confidence index from 9 points in the third quarter to 5 points in the fourth quarter, with a decline in profitability, sales and trading being significant factors.