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Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2009) will comprise a third of Australia’s workforce by 2030. These young people entering industries all across the country are bringing a unique set of attitudes and expectations to the workplace, heralding a new future of work, one that is radically different from what it has been for the past decades.

In order to hire, manage, and retain talented individuals from Gen Z, employers need to understand the outlook and motivations of these young workers and adapt how they conduct and operate their businesses to meet the demands of a changing workforce.

Economic activity in Australia, particularly in the manufacturing sector, is gathering pace and momentum once again. This rapid growth over the past few months has lead to the industry experiencing significant pressures and delays in its supply chains. The good news? The Australian government is taking steps to ensure the country is self-reliant and that the manufacturing sector is better able to handle disruptions in global supply chains.

Australian businesses suffer a loss of $6.5 billion each year by failing to provide support to employees dealing with mental health issues. Along with that, 3.2 days on average are lost per worker due to workplace stress. When workplace mental health issues are properly identified and dealt with on time, both employees and businesses benefit in the long run.
This article highlights the strategies both workers and employers can use to improve mental health in the workplace.

From the 24th to 30th of May, 2021, Australia is going to celebrate the ‘Australian Made Week’ to encourage consumers to support local jobs and businesses by buying products made and produced in Australia.
The Australian Made logo, it is deeply associated with the support of local jobs and employment opportunities, safe and high-quality products, along with support for local manufacturers.

The Australian Industry (Ai) Group recently announced the country’s PMI increased by 3.5 points in February 2021, the highest monthly result in 3 years, Here we dig deeper into the PMI for February 2021 and understand the factors contributing towards this large increase in many sectors.

In the midst of this growing wave of recruitment, companies have begun to implement a number of hiring strategies that can help them stand out in the market and successfully attract top talent. Here are some of strategies companies are utilising in a post-pandemic world, while facing the unique circumstances 2021 brings.

Here are the 4 important questions you must ask yourself in order to find your niche in manufacturing and innovation in Australia, which is now more important than ever. With the recent Australian governments modern manufacturing strategy has made it clear that as an industry, we should be to innovating and growing to create a stable future, instead of relying on technology and expertise from overseas.

As a forward-thinking recruitment agency, it is our business to stay on top of trends and make them visible so that businesses can evolve their strategies to thrive in the workplace of the future. That is why we have scoured through the Future of the Workplace 2030+ report prepared by Unily, a global digital solutions giant, and present it to you in a digestible and value-added form.

As global supply chains implode due to the COVID -19 shutdowns around the world, the chorus for Australian made is growing louder and louder. The importance of a local industry that can continue to keep our shelves full of basic food, personnel care, pharmaceutical and safety items - including gloves, masks and hand sanitiser - in a time of crisis cannot be understated.

Peter’s the managing director of Segen Consulting – a role in the recruitment field that’s been more than 15 years in the making. He is also a food lover, a new father, and a fervent leader, with a passion for his everyday work.