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Underuse of migrants’ skills is costing us billions. Discrimination often starts at the job interview

Written by Melissa Parris, Senior Lecturer, Deakin Business School, Deakin University

Pathways to resolving Australia’s skills shortage were a key discussion point at the government’s recent economic reform roundtable. One of those discussions specifically focused on the need to streamline skills recognition for qualified migrants.

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With management resistance overcome, working from home may be here to stay
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Underuse of migrants’ skills is costing us billions. Discrimination often starts at the job interview

Is federal government spending really to blame for higher inflation? It’s not clear cut

What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor

News sites are locking out the Internet Archive to stop AI crawling. Is the ‘open web’ closing?

What the RBA wants Australians to do next to fight inflation – or risk more rate hikes

Why cheaper power alone isn’t enough to end energy poverty in summer

RBA raises interest rates as inflation pressures remain high

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Things You Should Know Before Starting A Conveyancing Firm

Bottom-of-the-Funnel Sales Strategies and Tips

With management resistance overcome, working from home may be here to stay

Payroll Under Pressure: Why Mid-Sized SMEs Struggle to Keep Pay Accurate

Refunds to Revenue: AI and loyalty perks help retailers in post-holiday hangover

Stop reading from the script: Why authenticity is the customer success secret weapon

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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