Australians under-represented in the workplace would have greater access to training under a proposed multibillion-dollar skills agreement. The federal government is looking to provide an extra $4.1 billion (US$2.71 billion) for a five-year national skills agreement with states and territories. The money would include $3.7 billion of commonwealth funding on top of $400 million that…

Finding workers is no longer the top concern for leaders at middle-tier firms as the ultra-competitive jobs market in Australia starts to come off its peak. Battling for talent remains the second most pressing concern for mid-market business leaders as per new survey results, with costs and margin pressures now the number one worry. The findings…

The shortage of workers could cost the UK economy £30 billion ($36 billion) every year recruiters have warned, as they ask for longer visa extensions and other measures to avoid the “economy being brought to its knees.” Shazia Ejaz, director of campaigns at the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), told The Epoch Times there was…