JK Blog
May 2022
Women: the solution to Australia’s jobs crunch
Australia is facing a critical labour and skills shortage. The National Skills Commission forecasts an additional 1.2 million workers will be needed to fill our skills gaps by 2026. Migration has been suggested as…...Read More
April 2022
Are you ready for a 4 day work week?
The current 5-day work week was introduced in the late 1940s. Today, countries like Belgium, Spain and Japan have joined an increasing list of nations making the move toward a four-day work week. In…...Read More
March 2022
AI in Recruitment: Is it Good or Bad for Diversity?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has incredible potential to positively influence the diversity of new hires as well as reduce bias in recruitment, but it isn’t foolproof. Diversity Council Australia recently partnered with Hudson RPO and…...Read More
February 2022
Is it time to leave your job?
In the workforce, we may have to face the difficult decision to leave an employer. These periods of transition can be challenging to navigate, so if you are considering leaving your current job, here…...Read More
January 2022
Workplace Trends for 2022
Workplaces have dramatically evolved over the past two years, so here are our top workplace trends for employers to watch for in 2022. Hybrid work Research suggests remote working and work flexibility for many…...Read More
December 2021
Hospitality Staff Shortages
As we emerge from lockdown, the sight of busy cafes, pubs and restaurants brings a welcome sense of normality. However, with shortages in hospitality candidates, it’s anything but ‘back to normal’ for hospitality business…...Read More
November 2021
Job ads soar – but no one’s applying
In October, SEEK had more job ads than ever before. Seek suggests this resulted from a combination of easing COVID restrictions and businesses getting ready for the holiday period. In Victoria, job ads recorded…...Read More
October 2021
The ‘Great Resignation’ comes to Australia
Over the past several months, the US has seen millions of workers quit their jobs, in what has been dubbed ‘The Great Resignation’. With mid-career workers and those in tech and healthcare, quitting at…...Read More
September 2021
Gen Z pursue climate careers
New research from the U.S. suggests that as Gen Z graduate from university and enter the workforce, they are more likely than older generations to pursue career paths centred on addressing climate change. 76%…...Read More
August 2021
COVID: Women on the Career Ladder
The pandemic continues to turn workplaces upside down however, it has only intensified some of the challenges women already faced. Throughout the pandemic, women have been more likely to be laid off, stalling their…...Read More