More people working as cost-of-living pressures mount
The number of Aussies in full-time employment has seen a significant rise in recent months, highlighting just how much pressure the cost-of-living crisis is having on people.
After months of discussion and 755 submissions, the final report of the independent review of the Australian Public Service (APS) was submitted in September. It is the largest major review of its kind in 40 years, and one of the key priorities for change outlined by the panel includes the continued investment into capability and talent management.
Outdated HR processes, ad-hoc workforce planning, skills gaps and a lack of focus on people assets have been recognised as barriers to creating what Prime Minister Scott Morrison has described a public service workforce with a “laser-like focus” on citizens. These trends aren’t just affecting the public service, they’re also apparent across industries in the private sector, as businesses scramble to transform and keep up with evolving work environments.
So how can the APS, along with other organisations invest in capability and talent management to retain and leverage their current workforce in an increasingly complex and technology driven environment?
The number of Aussies in full-time employment has seen a significant rise in recent months, highlighting just how much pressure the cost-of-living crisis is having on people.
ASPL Group, a management consultancy, training and recruitment firm specialising in diversity, equity, and inclusion, is highlighting the need for widespread engagement in the public consultation for the Federal Government’s Draft National Autism Strategy. With a commitment to fostering inclusive environments, ASPL Group emphasises the significance of this strategy in enhancing the lives of autistic Australians nationwide.
There is a significant disparity in superannuation between men and women in Australia. To mitigate this, the government’s Working for Women initiative aims to pay superannuation on paid parental leave. It‘s a much-needed move, but is it enough of a kickstart?
Every year International Women’s Day rolls around, bringing with it ideas of celebration like cupcakes, luncheons, and networking events. However, it’s time to question the impact of such festivities on the pressing issue of gender equality.
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