Businesses in both Australia and New Zealand are struggling from near-record levels of unemployment. The Federal Government in Australia hosted a Jobs and Skills Summit earlier this month to try to find solutions, including the lifting of permanent migration to 195,000 spaces. While migration is a common lever to pull to increase access to skilled workers in both Australian and New Zealand,...

The Federal Government’s Jobs and Skills summit, held on 1-2 of September, was designed to bring together unions, employers, civil society and governments to address the shared economic challenges of near record unemployment and a shortage of skills in Australia’s current, and future, labour forces.

An organisation’s commitment to sustainability has become hugely important in recent years – and its significance is only going to increase in the future with the realisation of the systemic challenges we face.

Australia faces a skills shortage at a level unmatched in our 46 years in recruitment in this market. This year’s newly released Hays Salary Guide shows that 91% of surveyed employers are experiencing a skills shortage. More than four in five (83%) say it will impact the effective operation or growth plans of their organisation, up from 64% last year.

The case for a robust Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) strategy in the workforce has become increasingly important to business leaders over recent years.

As we enter 2022, it is difficult to foresee exactly what the next 12 months have in store for us. If the last two years have taught us anything, expect the unexpected.

Equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace is necessary to include in any business strategy, especially as jobseekers actively look for employers who truly value it. Yet many organisations will find that various recruitment obstacles thwart their progress and hinder their commitment to creating a genuinely equal, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Neurodiverse employees can offer significant benefits to a business. Yet figures show that a large percentage of neurodiverse talent are being left out of the workforce. But by understanding and accommodating the needs of these people, employers can foster a more diverse, inclusive and successful organisation.

“Climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it is happening even more quickly than we feared.” That stark quote from the United Nations could not be clearer. We are in the midst of a catastrophe, and how we react to it will define not only our future, but the future of generations to come.

After almost two years of disruption, employers and HR now have an opportunity to pause, reflect and reset. Many changes have been made for the better, but others have led to a whole new set of challenges. 

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Many leaders have recently adopted more flexible working policies. So, how best should managers lead their employees in a hybrid model? Read more.

Over the past year, employers have become increasingly aware of the impact of skill shortages and the resulting attraction challenges. Find out more here.

One of the legacies of COVID-19 will be the unprecedented experience of young people who looked for, or started, their very first job during this pandemic.

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Innovation and emerging technologies remain the driving force of disruption. Here we present our latest tech trends.. Read more here.

A strong value proposition is exactly what’s required if you are to attract non-permanent employees when you need them most. Find out more here.

Employee monitoring can benefit both an organisation and its staff – provided it is implemented sensitively. Find out more information about it here.

Returning to the workplace after COVID-19 can be a daunting process for employees, but it’s also one that can be eased with a thoughtful approach. Read more.

Asking these five interview questions allows you to hire the right skills you need for today’s new world of work. Find out more information here.