What’s hot and what’s not in the jobs market

Victoria University has created a model to predict which jobs will be in demand over the next two years in the run-up to this week’s jobs summit.

3 ways to fix the skills shortage

We hear the term “skills shortages” all the time in media and policy debates about jobs and the economy. But what skills do we need, and more importantly, how do we get them?

Overseas recruitment won’t solve the aged care worker crisis

Importing more aged care workers from abroad won’t be enough to ease the staffing crisis in Australia’s residential care homes.

Work places can help when disaster strikes

From fires, floods and financial ruin, disaster can strike individuals anytime. But how should their workplace respond when it does?

NDAs protect workplace predators

Rather than protect victims of sexual harassment and discrimination, Australia’s patchwork system of non-disclosure agreements shields predators and exposes others to repeat behaviour.

Workplace wellbeing

In the post-COVID environment, organisations have a duty to understand what a healthy work environment looks like and to provide it for their employees.

No green light for greenwashing

Investors concerned about the environment and making ethical choices should demand transparency in the corporate sector and rigorous regulation standards from ASIC and the ACCC to prevent unscrupulous firms misrepresenting their green credentials.

Four days a week?

Four-day work week trials have been running for the past couple of years, led by 4 Day Week Global, a not-for-profit coalition of business leaders, community strategists, work designers, and advocacy thought-leaders.

Sustainable shopping

The maze of eco-labels and certifications in our supermarkets can confuse and dupe customers but a German initiative which aims to provide clarity could influence similar labeling in Australia.

Bringing it all back home – again

If you are still working from home or your employer has just reinstated it, the good news is there are evidence-backed tips that can help overcome the challenges.

Easy come, easy go

We’ve all got used to seeing bike riders on our city streets ferrying meals and other goods to households, but whether this trend is good for consumers or workers is another matter.

Late invoices blow out as businesses feel the squeeze

New data from funding solutions company OptiPay shows businesses are taking longer to pay their bills as the global recession kicks in and SMEs begin to succumb to cash flow pressures.