Unemployment down again, but it’s not all good news

Unemployment down again, but it’s not all good news

Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS, said while the number of people working fewer hours due to sickness was around a third higher than usually seen in October, it was no longer two to three times higher as it was earlier in 2022. “October was the first...
Lack of skilled workers holding back business

Lack of skilled workers holding back business

And unless there is more emphasis on education and training, there will be an even greater shortage in the coming years, said Innes Willox chief executive of the national employer association Ai Group. The survey of around 350 business leaders found that many cannot...