Posts tagged "jobs and skills summit"

The proposed bargaining legislation prioritises the goal of lifting wages above the equally important goal of delivering the business productivity gains needed to fund such wage increases.

Women working together are a force to be reckoned with and will no longer accept second-rate treatment in any workplace, says The Executive Circle founder Shivani Gopal.

The end of mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods has been welcomed by industry groups slogged by workforce shortages, but politicians from across the aisle fear the decision could expose at-risk workers to infection.

By now it should be clear that Australia’s dismal rate of female workforce participation is something that needs to be drastically improved.

Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.

The summit of course could not focus on everything as there is never enough time. So, what was missed when it comes to lifting productivity and growing wages?

Australia’s economy is now more than 5% bigger than it was before COVID-19, a better performance than most comparable economies.

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.

Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.

The federal government is pinning much hope on its Jobs and Skills Summit to pave the way for addressing employment and productivity challenges. But SMEs should take some matters into their own hands.

The Albanese government's historic Jobs and Skills Summit is into its second and final day, and already big changes are afoot for the future of work in Australia.

An early theme of this week's Jobs Summit has been breaking down gender barriers and increasing the participation of women in the workforce.