Employer appetite for full-time workers is so strong that non-permanent Christmas job listings have failed to meaningfully boost hiring numbers, SEEK says.
The main obstacle to higher wage growth in several sectors is not enterprise bargaining, but an unwillingness on the part of governments (on behalf of taxpayers) to stump up the cash.
Amid Australia's historic labour and skills shortage, the difficulty associated with recruiting hospitality staff is now affecting the operations of Ryan's award-winning restaurant.
The trade union movement’s push to reform Australia’s enterprise bargaining system looks set to be a major issue at this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit.