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New jobs, such as big data doctor, might be just around the corner. Shutterstock

Are you ready for the jobs of the future?

Automation is likely to destroy many jobs, but create new ones in their stead. We must adapt to what those new jobs will be.
At the moment there is official classification for gig work, like the type uber drivers do. Reynaldo Vasconcelos/Newzulu

Workers are taking on more risk in the gig economy

Workers in the gig economy have to deal with labour insecurity but they also take on more risk by using their own money to buy the tools they need to work.
Internships give students the skills to navigate real world situations like interviews. www.shutterstock.com

Internships help students better manage their careers

Students who complete internships at university are better at managing their careers and are satisifed with their career choices, research shows.
There are still many barriers to Indigenous participation and retention in the Australian workforce. Tracey Nearmy/AAP

Eight ways we can improve Indigenous employment

There is an ongoing trend of low workforce participation among Indigenous people, research demonstrates eight ways to improve this.
The rise of subcontracting and franchises has allowed employers to enjoy the profits without the responsibility. shutterstock

Why the death of employment is a dead idea

While there has been a rise in contracting out and ‘disruptors’ such as Uber, employment is an will remain the dominant method of business operation in a capitalist setting.
The government’s new plan to help young people gain employment won’t work for those who are severely disadvantaged. Maureen Barlin/Flickr

Extra steps required to ensure jobs plan delivers for young people

The success of the government’s new youth employment plan will depend on how its used by services, employers and young people alike.

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