Skills
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THE NEWS WRAP: Australia to fast-track visas for US tradespeople
The Federal Government has announced it will fast-track the assessment process for skilled US workers coming to Australia. Under the agreement, US... Read More -
Top 10 technology trends for 2012
Technology trends in 2011 were heavily influenced by the increasing uptake of mobile devices, namely smartphones and tablets, by the Australian public... Read More -
What do you look for in staff to ensure they have good customer service skills?
Great question. This is something we have asked ourselves and many other people because it’s an issue we often face. Read More -
Job ads fall as skills-starved sectors identified
The number of job advertisements has recorded its sixth fall in seven months, according to ANZ, while the latest Clarius Skills Index highlights which... Read More -
Employers urged to consider “alternative” talent pools
Employers are being urged to think outside the square with regard to future employees, with a new report outlining the severity of Australia’s skills ... Read More -
Eight in 10 SMEs set to combat skills shortages with pay rises
More than 80% of Australian SMEs will offer staff pay rises in the next 12 months to combat skills shortages, a new report reveals, while political un... Read More -
Contracting accounts for bulk of ICT employment: Report
Contracting continues to grow in popularity in the ICT sector, according to a new report, accounting for nearly three quarters of all employment in th... Read More -
LinkedIn’s new recruitment tool set to benefit start-ups
Professional networking site LinkedIn has launched a new feature to help recruiters better manage their talent leads, which could enable start-ups to ... Read More -
Bridging the knowledge gap
Promising the world to clients can be a tempting sales strategy for start-ups, particularly in the early days when sales are scarce, but it can also b... Read More -
Inspire us, employees say: Report
A study of Australian workers has found nearly half rate the ability to motivate and inspire as the single most important attribute they look for in e... Read More
