One in 10 workers changed jobs in the year to February, ABS says, giving credence to ‘Great Resignation’ claims
Some 1.3 million people changed jobs in the year to February 2022, the ABS says, suggesting many took part in the 'Great Migration'.
Australia’s unemployment rate officially begins with a ‘3’. What now?’
Thursday’s figure for the month of April has broken the 4% barrier, with unemployment in Australia officially sitting at 3.9%.
Here are the three fastest-growing green job titles in Australia, according to LinkedIn
LinkedIn has revealed the fastest-growing 'green' job titles in Australia, but the employment platform suggests more could be done.
Election 2022: Jobs, the skills shortage, and how the Coalition and Labor plan to win your vote
SmartCompany is breaking down the key election issues facing Australia’s small business community. Today we’re looking at what the Coalition and Labor have to say about jobs and skills.
Top economists say lifting the ceiling on Australia’s migrant intake would help COVID-19 recovery
Leading economists say Australia should aim for at least 190,000 migrants per year as it opens its borders.
Australia’s unemployment rate could fall below 4%. What happens then?
Australia’s unemployment rate is now 4.2% and, even with the effects of Omicron, there are good reasons to think it will fall further in 2022.
Jobs Victoria Advocate connects personal trainer with a local job
Using his connections within the local community, JT recently helped Sophia, a personal trainer whose business was impacted by the pandemic, to find a job at a gym.
Let them down easy: How to tell candidates they don’t have the job
Candidates invest time and effort in the recruitment process and have a right to know whether they’ve been successful or not.
Australia’s record job vacancies are unlikely to lead to higher wages
It is unlikely the COVID-related labour shortages are enough to make a permanent difference to wages.
Are you a digital marketing whiz? We’d like to chat
Private Media is now looking for a mid-level marketer to manage Crikey and SmartCompany’s subscription businesses.
JobMaker isn’t filling JobKeeper’s shoes. There’s an urgent need for change
The economy seems on track for a rapid recovery. But with the pandemic continuing and the outlook uncertain, it’d be wise to take out insurance in the form of an updated JobMaker offering.
Australian businesses are hiring again: Here’s why
Hiring in Australian businesses is roaring, raising hopes that 2021 will see the cohort left jobless by the pandemic move back into work.
