Labour shortages in Australia have worsened over the past three months, with many businesses in the retail industry saying it’s much harder for them to hire new staff, according to a new survey.
An online poll by the Australian Retail Association (ARA) showed that none of the retailers surveyed said labour shortages had eased, with 61 percent saying the problem had worsened over the past three months.
“We are in the tightest labour market in over 50 years, and what is clear is that traditional recruitment methods are not working,” ARA CEO Paul Zahra said in a statement on June 27.
“We need to see some practical solutions so businesses can access a bigger talent pool, which would allow them to trade closer to their full potential.”…