News
RBA suggests investing in people’s skills
May 18, 2012 The Reserve Bank has warned that the resources boom will not continue indefinitely and that it was still important for the nation to invest in trainin.. Read More
Expert Advice for Mums Returning to the Workplace
May 11, 2012 Mums have emerged as the social media stars of today. From Pinterest boards featuring drool-worthy recipes, to Facebook posts of fabulous family holid.. Read More
Skills shortage puts heritage at risk
May 11, 2012 A shortage of old fashioned building skills in Tasmania could put 40 per cent of Australia's heritage-listed buildings at risk of falling into disrepa.. Read More
Building industry in Australia has skills shortage, report reveals
May 9, 2012 More investment is needed in skilled trades in the residential property construction industry in Australia, according to the latest Trades Report from.. Read More
The pay-off: rise of the fluoro leaves white-collar workers feeling blue
May 9, 2012 Meet our new elite worker - the fluoro-collar - who has for the first time helped Australia's blue-collar workers to beat their white-collar counterpa.. Read More
Rio targets uni to ease skills shortage
May 3, 2012 Rio Tinto today signed a multi-million dollar partnership with the University of Western Australia in order to boost the supply of experienced graduat.. Read More
Many employers having recruiting problems
April 30, 2012 About 40 per cent of Australian businesses are finding it difficult to recruit staff despite the subdued labour market, research shows.
The Bankwest .. Read More
Industry, TAFE back COAG skills agreement
April 29, 2012 States and territories sign up to the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development. Jennifer Bennett reports.
Industry bodies and TAFE hav.. Read More
Skilled jobs stay vacant longer, survey shows
April 24, 2012 Businesses are being weighed down by the shortage of skilled workers, with two in five companies finding it difficult to fill job vacancies, new resea.. Read More
Give us a job: Baby Boomers’ talent ‘going to waste’
April 20, 2012 Australia’s baby boomers are the most work-hungry in the industrialised world and soon it could be worth $1000 for an employer to hire one.
That's .. Read More