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Skill shortage to continue to cost Aussie companies

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2023
... of the talent we have in our nation," said Gorton. Sector-wide investment in training and upskilling or reskilling of workers is the key answer for 23% of leaders, while increasing the availability of skills through international migration, including ...

Australia's 1% just keep getting richer: Study

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
... there were in 2020. The fortunes of billionaires around the globe are increasing by $3.6 billion a day, while 1.7 billion workers live in countries where inflation is now overtaking wages. "Globally, the richest 1% have made nearly twice as much money ...

Cbus stalwarts retire, union leader returns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2022
... appointment, Swan commented: "Abha is an advocate at heart, and I am excited to see her bring her passion for supporting migrant workers and culturally diverse communities to the superannuation sector." "She has a keen interest in governance through ...

Mine Super and TWUSUPER explore merger

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2022
... "Mine Super and TWUSUPER share the vision of creating a sustainable fund which protects and promotes the interests of workers in the mining and transport industries," they said. "In accordance with the MoU, both Mine Super and TWUSUPER are currently ...

Survey shows impact of inflation on industry pay rises

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2022
... below inflation," it said. Out of the 1500 candidates and employers from across Australia, a whopping 78% of white-collar workers said if they don't get a pay rise that beats inflation in the next 12 months, they will look for a new job. Alarmingly ...

Hostplus defies inflation fears

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2022
... top-performing fund an outlier in the local superannuation industry. The $92 billion fund for hospitality and tourism workers has not changed its investment strategy in 20 years except at the margin to take advantage of medium-term opportunities. The ...

Cbus retirement lead jumps to AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... retirement modelling, simulators, and tools. However, he spent most of his time at the fund for building and construction workers setting and implementing product strategies. Before arriving at Cbus in 2015, Sedawie worked as a product manager at ESSSuper ...

AXA IM Alts launches BTR strategy, partners with NHFIC

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2022
... net zero and is targeting a five-star green rating. "Westmead is an area with one of the highest concentrations of key workers nationally and is set to benefit from the expansion of the surrounding health and innovation precinct over the coming decade," ...

Goldman Sachs charged over ESG failures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2022
... Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh said. "Removing the prior administration's restrictions on plan fiduciaries will help America's workers and their families as they save for a secure retirement." The new rule follows a 2021 executive order by President ...

Nuveen, Lighthouse back housing projects

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 NOV 2022
... subsidiary of SGCH Group. The funds will be used in the acquisition of 76 apartments in Parramatta to be rented to essential workers. "Well located, affordable housing for key workers helps them stay connected to employment and community," said SGCH ...