Tag: Employment

Australian small businesses are facing a dual challenge: rising unemployment and a potentially slowing economy.

In this week’s edition of Let’s Talk, our experts discuss ways to navigate employment laws in 2024.

Govt criticized for failing to address issues in employment services system despite report. Advocates say response leaves many unemployed with little hope.

Asuria Australia’s CEO, Nicole Grainger-Marsh, highlights the persistent challenge business owners face in finding the right people for the right jobs.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell by 0.4 percentage points to 3.7 per cent in February

According to the report by Employment Hero, SMEs across most key industries experienced a drop in employment growth in February

In December 2022, the average number of employees working for Small and Medium Enterprises in Australia increased by 20.7 points compared to January 2019.

The “Step into Resources and Infrastructure” program will take place in Mackay and Rockhampton and will focus on developing the employability skills and confidence of local people to help them enter the workforce. 

As cost of living continues to bite, ABS data has revealed that a record number of Australians are working two or more jobs.

Ahead of next week’s Jobs and Skills Summit, the Albanese Government has released a list of professions expected to be in high demand over the next five years.