Budget 2021: Private higher education providers to get $53 million support package, as Frydenberg hints at cybersecurity focus
Private higher education providers that previously relied on international students will receive a $53 million support package in this year’s federal budget.
Migration is a quick fix for skills shortages, but solving the current “skills mismatch” is even better
Research shows Australia needs to develop new skills in disruptive technologies to capitalise on the opportunities of the post-pandemic world.
Seven things you need to know about new Small Business Minister Stuart Robert
New Small Business Minister Stuart Robert has an MBA and worked in consulting before entering politics.
NSW budget to allocate $57.4 million to help women and mature workers get trade qualifications
The NSW government will commit $57.4 million in the upcoming state budget to create a new centre to give more women and mature workers access to trades training.
Hugh Williams has interviewed a few thousand people in roles at Microsoft, eBay and Google: Here’s his golden rule for hiring
The most difficult challenge in scaling a tech company is finding the right people, which is why it is important to hire for competencies.
“Take that left turn”: How to change careers in three steps
We have all heard about people pivoting their career or business during COVID-19, but how do you do it, and where do you start?
Apprentices are the solution to Australia’s recession, but Morrison’s $1.2 billion wage subsidy isn’t the answer
If the $1.2 billion apprentice wage subsidy is used to create digital skills, it could enable strong business revival across the board.
Budget 2020: $1.2 billion wage subsidy program for apprentices and trainees
The federal government says it wants to help Australian businesses hire 100,000 new apprentices and trainees.
Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank
The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.
Planning for disruption: Why every employee, manager and student should learn to code
We are all living and working in a digital economy, yet most people don't know about the basic building blocks of this software-rich world.
Want a 29% increase in profit? The secret is tuning into your personality type
Do you ever feel that despite having all the skills, reading all the books and working hard, there’s still something missing?
Slow to adjust to this new normal? That’s just your brain learning new skills
As many Australians come to terms with working from home, our brains are, in effect, learning entirely new skills.