The prospect of a post-Brexit talent exodus and the ongoing productivity puzzle underline the urgency of developing homegrown talent.
During the war, the poster on the left, painted by J. Howard Miller, was on display for only two weeks. Norman Rockwell’s, on the other hand, was seen by millions.
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Human Resources must adapt quickly to changes in the workplace to remain relevant and useful.
Rio Tinto executive Kellie Parker said that in traditionally male dominated blue collar industries like mining, the types of jobs on offer have changed due to automation.
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With many men ‘missing’ from the population in the aftermath of the 1918 flu, women stepped into public roles that hadn’t previously been open to them.
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innovation, science and economic development minister, takes part in a technology event in Ottawa in May 2017. The Canadian government has started up a $1.26-billion fund to support innovation-related business investments.
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If leaders of educational institutions are concerned about the employability of graduates, they should avoid over-investing in STEM subjects and stop snubbing liberal arts.
When everyone’s out of a job, will workers unite?
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As artificial intelligence technology becomes more capable, it threatens more types of jobs – like lawyers, bureaucrats and managers. What social upheaval will happen if those people can’t find work?
Research shows that holding down a job as a teenager has real benefits later in life.
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Instead of trying out for band or the hockey team, adolescents might do better to choose a part-time job as an extracurricular activity. Research shows it pays big dividends later in life.
Taxing sugary drinks to tackle obesity would lead to a stronger economy, new research shows.
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The benefits of a sugar tax go beyond mere health savings when obesity rates drop. Our new research predicts wider economic benefits due to more, healthier people in work.
Part-time employment will likely still be concentrated in industries such as accommodation and food services in the future.
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Even though the shift towards part-time employment has actually been happening for many years, it now appears to be slowing.
The federal government has long shown a hiring preference for veterans to help them find jobs following their service.
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The US government has long shown a hiring preference for veterans. But because of the demographics of the US military, this has limited the federal workforce’s diversity.
Increasing degree requirements for jobseekers doesn’t necessairly lead to an inventive employees.
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Research demonstrates the younger generation do see the older generation as competitors but we can change this adversarial relationship in the workplace.
Australian sport may only account for 1.6% of total household spend, but its macro impact on the economy is strong.
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Australian sport will never have the commercial clout to bring the economy out of recession or solve a regional unemployment problem. But it is more than a fringe player in the economic game.