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Acquisitions bolster Kelly Partners results

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 FEB 2022
Several acquisitions bolstered the performance of Kelly Partners in the six months to December, the latest financial results show. The ASX-listed group saw a 25% increase in revenue to $30.9 million, thanks to its acquisition spree which contributed ...

Cbus, Dexus acquire Perth assets

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 1 FEB 2022
... Airport will unleash opportunities for West Australian industrial and logistics businesses, creating both new construction jobs and ongoing work for the local community."

Australian Investment Council chief executive steps down

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2022
... national economy because it's responsible for catalysing investment into businesses that will create new industries and new jobs of the future." AIC has started its hunt for a new chief executive. El-Ansary will remain with the organisation for the next ...

Tight labour market not yet producing wage growth

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 24 JAN 2022
... wage setting process. Wages growth needs to run at 3-4%, not the 2% growth of recent years," Bloxham said. "Last week's jobs numbers, which showed an unemployment rate at a 13-year low of 4.2%, will help. But even at that rate, it could take some ...

Positive hiring outlook for 2022: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JAN 2022
Australian business leaders are overwhelmingly confident about their growth prospects in the coming year, according to new research from Robert Half. The latest independent C-suite research indicates that almost three-out-of-four (71%) Australian business ...

Water, water everywhere but nothing to drink

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 JAN 2022
... required to isolate. While government and central bank largesse may have succeeded in moderating the impact of the pandemic on jobs and incomes and spending, an additional trillion dollars plus wouldn't be able to make sick workers get up and mine, manufacture ...

Spirit Super purchases landmark site in Tasmania's largest property deal

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... across Australia. "It's great to be investing member funds back into their own community and to see the creation of over 100 jobs," Barry said.

Aussies less confident about retirement age

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 DEC 2021
... retirement until 71. Only 13% expect a hard stop retirement, while the majority (57%) expect to reduce working hours or switch jobs. The global pandemic has dragged on the retirement dreams of many Australians, as they also feel that their savings will ...

Pensioners could solve skills shortage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 DEC 2021
... threshold, ACCI chief executive Andrew McKellar said, will encourage greater participation, bringing more workers into the jobs market. "Indeed, businesses of every size, in every industry, in every corner of the country, are experiencing the worst skill ...

WA government seeks to improve WA's ESG outcomes

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
... such as water management and biodiversity conservation to address climate change, help industry grow and create sustainable jobs. From a social perspective, WA continues to build on strong foundations in health and education while ensuring those requiring ...