People

Advertised starting salaries are 4.1% higher on average than those offered in July 2021, a new SEEK report says, suggesting wages offered to fresh hires are rising faster than pay packets for existing workers.

Forecasting the economy through to mid-2024, we put the occupations most likely to run into shortages or surpluses into four groups.

While the country's official unemployment figure is at a record low, both employers and workers are wrestling with a variety of problems.

Companies are exploring multiple avenues in their search for talent, but the best candidates might be right under your nose.

Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor says National Skills Week is an opportunity to recognise the value of the VET sector.

WeWork's general manager for Australia and southeast Asia Balder Tol explains how to appeal to our future workforce: the younger generation.

During one of the tightest labour markets we’ve seen in decades, many companies are still trying to attract and retain people using the same old approaches.

The recent disability Royal Commission exposed that there is still a lot of work that needs to be done before people with disability have equal and fair access to employment opportunities. 

As gen Z enters the workforce, their innate understanding of how technology integrates with our lives and how to source information shows they are an important and valuable resource for any business.

MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.

AI can highlight keywords, but it can’t read between the lines or recognise talented people who may not have up-to-date or on-target resumes. Here's what recruitment processes need instead.

By making the HR recruitment function more marketing centric, SMEs can clearly communicate the company’s mission, what the culture is like and attitudes to support systems.