Recruitment
Evaluation
Going blind to see more clearly: unconscious bias in Australian Public Services shortlisting processes
This study assessed whether women and minorities are discriminated against in the early stages of the recruitment process for senior positions in the Australian Public Service (APS).
Briefing paper
Recruiting and retaining foster carers
The ICPS Research to Practice Series links the findings of research undertaken by the Institute of Child Protection Studies, Australian Catholic University, to the development of policy and practice in the area of child, youth and family welfare. This issue explores what works to help people make the choice to become a foster carers, and...
Report
Behavioural approaches to increasing workforce diversity
This document focuses only on behavioural interventions, not structural changes or policies, such as flexible working arrangements, return-to-work options, cadetships and targeted positions.
Report
Shifting gears: employment in the automotive components manufacturing industry
This report examines employment opportunities and challenges in the Australian automotive component manufacturing sector with a focus on employment trends; skill shortages and recruitment and training strategies; labour adjustment measures required to assist redeployed and affected workers; and measures to support skills development, innovation and investment in the industry.