Labour Market news in Australia

An overview of news, trends and research in the category Labour Market in Australia:

Australian cities becoming relatively cheaper for expat workers Global human capital consultancy Mercer has released its latest annual global cost of living index, with Sydney unsurprisingly once again found to be the most expensive city in Australia for expats.
26 June 2024
Australia most desired destination for global expat workers Australia has been named as the most desired destination for expat workers according to a new study from the Boston Consulting Group, ranking ahead of the United States and Canada for the first time
04 June 2024
McKinsey examines impact of generative AI on Australian workforce The introduction and rapid adoption of generative AI has seen consultancy McKinsey & Company revise its previous figures on the potential impacts of automation on the Australian workforce by 2030.
12 March 2024
Sydney tops Melbourne in Mercer’s global city rankings for expats After a break due to Covid-19, human capital consultancy Mercer has released its first global city rankings for expats since 2019, with top-ten entrant Sydney claiming bragging rights over Melbourne
22 December 2023
Australian workers less committed to their job than global peers A new survey report from strategy consulting firm Boston Consulting Group shows that more than one third of Australian workers are at risk of leaving their jobs over the coming year, with bad manager
22 December 2023
Deloitte: Businesses should brace for worker-led AI disruption The gulf between Australian businesses and the next generation of workers on the use of generative AI technology is rapidly growing wider according to a new survey report compiled by Deloitte.
11 October 2023
Women in STEM – it’s time to try positive discrimination Despite the introduction of countless women-focused STEM initiatives and encouraging growth in the number of women studying STEM degrees, decades of investment have made little difference at the work
04 April 2023
Melbourne closes gap on Sydney as most desirable city to live Global strategy consultancy Boston Consulting Group has released its latest study showcasing the world’s most desirable cities for living, with Australia’s capitals receiving middling overall results
13 March 2023
How flexible working is becoming a non-negotiable for employees Since the pandemic, companies have formulated a new work structure to accommodate regulations that were put in place to keep workplaces safe.
17 November 2022
Escaping the inflexible parts of work with robot companions Employers need to come up with a more compelling proposition than what passes as flexible work arrangements today, with robot companions one of the use cases to consider, writes Rajith Haththotuwegam
24 August 2022
How to boost mental health and wellbeing in the workplace As employees struggle to meet the intense demands of work-life and financial challenges in a post-pandemic era, the pressure on mental health is higher than ever.
06 June 2022
Why the Great Retention should be the top talent focus in 2022 Australians in all industries will be weighing their options this year and it behoves employers to implement strategies to keep them on the team, writes Matt Seadon, APAC General Manager at Achievers
23 March 2022
Why it’s worth keeping temporary workers engaged this Christmas Christmas is fast approaching, and retailers are set for a welcome boost. Savvy shoppers are placing orders for gifts, and companies are preparing to meet the anticipated surge in demand.
16 December 2021
The need to counter Australia’s post-Covid-19 talent shortage As economic recovery continues, professional services firms need to pull out all the stops to keep their teams intact, writes Matt Seadon, APAC General Manager at Achievers.
15 December 2021
The Great Resignation: what is it and how can employers avoid it The last several months have seen a sharp spike in resignations in Australia and around the world. It’s being widely called ‘The Great Resignation’.
28 November 2021
What workers want from employers and initiatives to consider Global professional services firm PwC conducted a survey of 1,800 Australians to find out what workers want in terms of benefits and culture.
24 November 2021
How small businesses can attract and retain their staff With Australia’s borders closures preventing the arrival of technical and skilled workers from overseas into the country, businesses are now having to battle for available resources and things are ab
07 October 2021
Infosys signs on for Victorian digital reskilling jobs initiative The Victorian government has launched a $64 million digital reskilling program aimed at mid-career professionals, with professional services firm Infosys among the participating hosts.
13 September 2021
What’s the progress on Australian anti-slavery risk reporting? An estimated $12 billion worth of goods sold in Australia each year are at risk being connected to modern slavery.
09 September 2021
KPMG proposes superannuation rebate for primary carers In an effort to help bridge Australia’s superannuation gender gap, KPMG has proposed a new rebate policy for individuals who have missed out on contributions lost to childcare.
30 August 2021
LGBTQ+ Australians out in the workplace ahead of global peers Australian employees who identify as LGBTQ+ feel largely more comfortable in being out in the workplace than many of their international peers, according to the results of a new survey by Boston Cons
23 August 2021
The importance of people, trust and transparency in a digital workforce As business and HR leaders get to grips with post-pandemic workforce and workplace, Smart WFM’s chief executive officer Jarrod McGrath says it’s all about putting people at the epicentre.
17 August 2021
Employee engagement has fallen while working from home A new study commissioned by global software firm Achievers has shown faltering engagement among employees who work from home – and a lack of awareness from the higher ups.
18 July 2021
Four ways to encourage diversity and inclusion in business A more diverse and inclusive workplace environment results in numerous benefits and fostering one can be straightforward and inexpensive, writes Emma Harvie, manager of client services at Achievers.
08 June 2021
Talent consultancy Beam launches flexible work platform Beamible Australian human capital consultancy and talent marketplace Beam has launched a flexible work platform.
27 May 2021
Former KPMG'er says job market is rife with age discrimination Navy veteran Nic Winterson has claimed the Australian job market is rife with age discrimination, with a previous leadership stint at KPMG still not enough to land the 53 year-old an interview.
19 May 2021
Nine recommendations for Australia's Skilled Migration Program In its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program, KPMG has put forward nine recommendations that can help Australia bring back skilled migrants that left the
07 April 2021
Managing expectations for the future of hybrid working Communication is key: as the benefits of hybrid working models come to light, future expectations on the employee side diverge markedly from the perspective of employers, according to a new report.
21 January 2021
Payroll errors costing employees billions in lost income As it stands, a quarter of employees in Australia are underpaid. New analysis from human capital solutions firm Humanforce explains how this is a case of negligence more than mal-intent.
26 November 2020
Climate change a $3.4 trillion opportunity for Australia Inaction on climate change could cost the Australian economy $3.4 trillion in the lead up to 2070, while the right steps could add nearly $700 billion.
16 November 2020
Keeping remote workers engaged should be a priority Keeping remote workers energised and engaged should be a priority for Australian companies that want to maintain productivity and profitability in the long term, writes Matt Seadon, General Manager A
22 October 2020
Despite much talk, diversity & inclusion efforts are falling short Well over 80% of large Australian businesses now report a focus on improving diversity & inclusion (D&I) in their workplace, although significant action-oriented steps still need to be taken.
12 October 2020

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