How we share unpaid labour at home informs employment policy
Analysis of two national surveys is helping our understanding of the division of unpaid household labour and how flexible employment can help families share the load.
Analysis
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Approaching employers for work can pay off
A direct approach to employers, even if they haven’t advertised a job vacancy, can pay off for some proactive people looking for work.
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Refugees’ skills and experience valued by employers
Research published by the Department of Jobs and Small Business shows that while refugees can find entering the labour market very challenging, Australian employers value their contribution and skills.
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Careers in caring - increasing demand for workers
Many Health Care and Social Assistance related jobs are growing strongly as Australia’s population ages and the National Disability Insurance Scheme rollout continues.
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Job ads continue strong growth in regional areas
Job advertisement growth over the past year was faster in regional areas than in capital cities, according to the latest data from the Internet Vacancy Index (IVI). This reflects a trend towards stronger growth in regional areas since June 2016.
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Employers say ex-offenders are some of the hardest workers
The majority of employers who have hired an ex-offender have reported a positive outcome, with some saying they are the ‘best workers’.
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Future jobs growth to favour skilled workers
Employment projections indicate that over 90% of new jobs over the next five years will require post-school education.
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Explore Australia uncovers skills in demand where people live
A new tool launched this week will help people looking for work—or a career change—to find out what skills are in demand where they live.
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Spotlight on the Internet Vacancy Index
The Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) explores opportunities in the labour market at a detailed occupational and regional level.
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Projections show widespread growth across employment industries over next five years
The Department of Jobs and Small Business has projected that total employment will increase by 886,100 (7.1%) over the next five years.
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Strong Sydney jobs market creates opportunities
Sydney has one of the strongest jobs markets in Australia, according to research from the Department of Jobs and Small Business.
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Aus Jobs shows labour market conditions are strong
An annual jobs report produced by the Department of Jobs and Small Business shows that labour market conditions strengthened considerably over the year to January 2018.
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Recruitment conditions in Hobart strengthening
The recruitment market in Hobart is strengthening, according to research conducted by the Department of Jobs and Small Business.
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Deciphering different sets of employment data
Inconsistencies between different sets of ABS employment data can be a trap for economic analysts and journalists trying to interpret and understand the figures.
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