Optus is the latest employer to increase its investment in L&D, partnering with universities to bridge its skills gaps. Also in this article, developments in the graduate job market and employer branding. » more »
The vast majority of employers are moving ahead with their graduate programs for 2021 rather than risk missing out on top talent, a specialist says. » more »
New research suggests the employment impacts of COVID-19 will be higher than previously estimated. Also in this article: a framework for long-term remote success; how grads will be "scarred" by their labour market entry; employees "confused" about JobKeeper; and more. » more »
Consumer brand giant Nestlé is reporting strong returns from a talent pipeline it has plugged into tertiary education institutions. » more »
A growing gap between graduates' idealised perceptions of work and what they actually experience requires some workplace intervention to retain them, a researcher says. » more »
Despite being the top company graduates want to work for, PwC expects to provide extensive on-the-job training to new hires and therefore prioritises learning ability far above academic achievements, its head of talent says. » more »
A multi-generation focus on developing talent, from primary school through to retirement, has set up a long-term pipeline of candidates for Carsales, according to its head of people and culture. » more »
It is "vital" that the gig market has regulation and a framework in the future of work, specialists say. Meanwhile a staffing industry association is considering promoting a new category of "dependent contractor", and universities want a review of education and skills mismatches. » more »
An employer whose dismissal process was described as involving a plethora of deficiencies has won an appeal against reinstating the worker it sacked for swearing at and threatening his colleagues. Also in this article, a roundup of recent dismissal rulings; new submissions on extending the Fair Work Act; the extent of workplace boredom; and more. » more »
NAB has boosted its graduate intake and given its program a facelift, removing university scores from its eligibility criteria and shortening its application process. » more »
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