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Employers urged to hoard great staff as job market tightens
Australia’s tightening labour market means start-ups who stumble on a great potential recruit should consider hiring them immediately, a recruitment e... Read More -
Employment up but consumers still cautious
Australian employment grew by more than 400,000 in the year to November 2010, according to new labour force data. Read More -
Franchises facing recruitment challenge
Australia’s franchises are in good shape, although recruiting franchisees remains a major issue, according to new research. Read More -
Small firms set to be hit by skills shortage
Predictions of another skills shortage could force small businesses to think outside the square when hiring staff, including increasing the skilled mi... Read More -
Swan predicts a return to surplus by 2012-13
Nearly 400,000 jobs will be added to the workforce over the next 18 months as the unemployment rate plunges towards 4.5%, according to Treasurer Wayne... Read More -
Ten business ideas to come from Labor’s election victory
Labor may have lost the vote and seat count, but thanks to the help of some independents the reality is that it will form government for the next thre... Read More -
Transport and services offer brightest outlook for start-ups: Report
Confidence in the manufacturing industry has continued to plummet with profitability and employment declining, but the transport, utilities, personal ... Read More -
Unemployment rises amid growing consumer gloom
Australia’s unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 5.3% in August, with consumer confidence now at a record low, separate grim new figures have reveal... Read More -
Unemployment set to drop on back of job ad surge
The number of job advertisements on the internet and in newspapers increased in August, with new research suggesting employment is set to fall below 5... Read More -
Unemployment spike could spawn more start-ups
People who start a business after being laid off need to manage their emotions as much as their finances, an expert says, in the wake of a Federal Gov... Read More
