e.Alert 2008

e.Alert is our monthly bulletin highlighting recent publications relevant to workforce development on a state, national and international level.

Current Edition - September/October 2008

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The imminent retirement of the Baby Boomer generation from the workforce is sparking an increase in discussion. This month’s e.Alert features an article by Tony Parkinson who summarises the recent debate at CEDA’s Annual State of the Nation Conference where leading thinkers discussed the implications of this major public policy challenge. Bernard Salt delves into the issue of global skills convergence as measured by migration and labor mobility, as a result of what he refers to as the ‘demographic faultline’.

Another highly debated issue is that of paid maternity leave in Australia. Brennan discusses some of the generous international provisions for paid maternity which could be a model for Australia. The Productivity Commission has released the long awaited draft inquiry report into paid parental leave, proposing the introduction of a taxpayer-funded paid parental leave scheme.

Interested? If you want to know more about what makes a great workforce planner; employment trends and prospects for Australian industries; case studies in good practice workforce strategies; disability trends in Australia or the trends and developments impacting on the Australian workforce then open e.Alert September/October 2008 and discover!

e.Alert is divided into the following subject headings. To view the latest references click on the subject headings below. Download the full PDF version of e.Alert September/October 2008 [PDF 459KB].

Ageing Population

Changing Workforce & Workplace

Disability

Employment

Flexible Work Arrangements

Skills

Skills Shortages

Workforce Development

Workforce Planning

New NCVER Publications

New Journal Issues

DEEWR Updates