Are you confused by the latest jobs data? Unemployment rates continue to drop, 40,000+ jobs are lost and there are fewer unemployed people than current job vacancies!

It’s a fact, the current talent shortage is hampering most industry sectors. A closer look reveals critical shortages are not just limited to production or hospitality, they also exist in office staff & support roles across sales and accounting positions.

Manufacturer’s Monthly latest report (April 5th) articulates the broad sentiments of the industry and highlights key findings from the inaugural CommBank Manufacturing Insights report.

On the 1st of March the Australian Industry Group published its Monthly report addressing the Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).

The employment pendulum has shifted to a candidate driven market and we believe it is important for our candidates to understand that whilst it is enticing, accepting a counteroffer is not always the best choice.

Now more than ever organisations need flexibility to respond to ever evolving challenges. The horizon for long term strategies is shortening and decisions need to be made quickly.

BANG! What was then – is definitely not now. COVID has presented many challenges to the business world. This pandemic has impacted operations and has forced us to change the way we think and function.

Mindsets play an important role in “what we believe” and “what we do”, so this is a good place to start any leadership journey.