Tag: employment

Key industries such as mining, meat processing and manufacturing deliberately replacing permanent jobs with insecure ones, say unions.

ACTU says young Australians and those in insecure work are bearing the brunt and not getting sufficient Government support.

Court finds that labour-hire company and contractor refused to hire a 70-year-old qualified grader operator due to his age.

Survey of state’s resources sector CEOs finds a shortage of skilled workers is their biggest challenge right now.

Union says 240 jobs are in danger of going and crucial vaccine production skills could be lost to Australia.

New South Wales unsurprisingly suffered the biggest drop in employment and hours worked. Qld and Victoria were other big losers.

Figure is either below, or on par with, the unemployment rate immediately prior to Covid-19 impacting the economy in early 2020.

ACTU warns that the data doesn’t show how many Aussies are having to juggle multiple insecure jobs to make ends meet.

Call for a “very cautious” approach as the economic recovery has been uneven and a modest wage increase would encourage more employment.

Poll finds that three-quarters of people in the UK think firing workers and then rehiring them on inferior pay and conditions should be illegal.

Business body welcomes decision to allow international students to work more hours and a new visa subclass enabling other workers to stay longer.

ACTU calls for more full-time employment and a reduction in jobs that are considered ‘unreliable’ and discourage consumer spending.

Slim Dusty’s mournful song of the Pub With No Beer has given way to a new lament in rural Qld, where establishments say there’s no workers.

Once-grim future for the massive aluminium plant in Portland is much brighter following a deal with energy retailers and Government.

Massive boost for the economy as latest figures show nearly 89 000 new jobs were added in February, most of them full-time.

ACTU says the scheme incentivises employers to sack older full-time workers and does nothing to address the problem of job insecurity.

What pandemic? Resources-related employment grew by more than 8 percent last year and the Government wants to train more skilled workers.

Official Opposition says today’s Budget Update confirms much-touted infrastructure program is falling further behind schedule.

Exxonmobil’s oil refinery at Altona in Melbourne is to close with the loss of around 350 jobs. BP’s refinery in WA closes this year.

New study shows how the Covid-19 pandemic is ‘dramatically exacerbating inequalities in the world of work’ in the UK.

With the arrival of the new Antarctic research vessel delayed, a temporary icebreaker crewed by foreign seafarers is being pressed into service.

Now Chamber of Commerce wants government to provide clarity on casual employment while appeal process goes through the courts.

ABS figures show jobs declined last month. But without Victoria’s dismal performance, employment would actually have risen.

Fair Work recovers $32 000 in unpaid wages and issues a warning to employers on migrant workers’ rights at work.

Number of jobs in NZ fell by 7 418 according to figures for July. But decline was due to seasonal factors rather than the virus.

Preparing for a UK job interview? Learn where to find high-skilled UK jobs and how to ace the interview with these tips.

27 years without a recession, Australia is the 2nd wealthiest nation in terms of wealth per adult after Switzerland and is estimated to have the world’s 13th highest GDP and the 11th highest GDP per capita. It has earned it's reputation as 'the lucky country'.

In a competitive working environment it is important to continue your professional education and keep your skills up to date. Here are three ways to fulfil your development needs.

Three quarters of the British population and 40% of Australians agree that their jobs are at risk of being lost to robots. We list the top 10 jobs in danger.

Here is a great opportunity for litigation specialists in London!

The number of Australians and New Zealanders finding work in the UK has increased by almost 10% over the past year and nearly 50% since 2011.

A record surge in employment calms concerns over the state of the Australian economy. New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistic has latest employment figures surpassing expectations.

Strict new conditions for Australians collecting unemployment benefits, including making 40 job applications per month.

Following the lead of the UK, Australia plans to replace the customary sick note with a 'fit note'.

First impressions are crucial when it comes to new staff. It’s easy to think they are supposed to impress you, but don’t forget your organisation also needs to make a good impression on them.

Affording to travel on your working holiday is a tough gig. You need a job that pays well and understands you are here to travel, not just work. Under31 gives you the freedom to choose a flexible working holiday job so you can afford to travel on your working holiday,

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | For Europeans, the allure of Oz means better work opportunities and a more balanced lifestyle. Cristina Neagu, a Romanian living in the UK, is planning on joining her British partner in Australia this year. She explains their decision to relocate.

ASTUTE AUSSIE IN LONDON | Young people need to be informed, inspired and motivated about future decisions. Claire Young is helping students raise their aspirations and think big through a new start up scheme for under 18s.

When it comes to finding the best people for the job, many organisations struggle to find the right people and many people are finding it difficult to find the right job.

IT remains one of the most in-demand and fast-paced employment sectors on the planet, and Australia is no exception

As well as being blessed with a whole heap of minerals, Australia does alright for itself in terms of oil and gas production as well.

Australia's reputation as the "lucky country" comes from prosperity linked to its abundance of natural resources, a boom that continues to drive the economy.

Even a brief visit to Australia is enough to teach you that Aussies love eating, and love eating out.

Engineers work in a huge variety of sectors, and there is much variation in the job specifics

Road transport is the main method of moving goods around the vast continent of Australia.

Sales reps may hover somewhere just above politicians and the media in the court of public opinion, but they play a crucial role in the development and success of any business.

Demand for skilled tradespeople remains high in Australia, as is the trend in many western countries.

Nursing remains one of the most in-demand job sectors in Australia.

Australia remains one of the major hubs for business and finance for the Asia-Pacific region.

Research indicates that Australian employers are looking abroad for talent to fill their skill shortages.