Business heavyweights and unions have come together to outline desired labour reforms ahead of this week’s Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra.
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New research from ECI Software Solutions highlights which cities in Australia are being hit the hardest by the manufacturing skills gap, with some cities at risk of struggling to fill half their vacancies. Read More
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The latest ACCI-Westpac report has found businesses are facing material and labour costs not seen since the 1970s energy crisis, despite rising orders to start the year. Read More
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Like every industry across the globe, Australia’s welding industry is feeling the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to feedback from Weld Australia’s members, the key challenge being faced across the industry is a shortage of labour, from Welding Supervisors and Inspectors, right through to welders. Finding competent, skilled, experienced welders is becoming more and more difficult. Read More
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