This report highlights the experiences of employers in the apprenticeships and traineeship system in Australia. It finds the cost and complexity of employing apprentices and trainees is increasing, and employer satisfaction with the system is decreasing. The report highlights employer case studies, and identifies six areas of priority against which ten evidence-based recommendations are made.

Millions of Australians face an unenviable choice when they need to see a specialist doctor: pay high fees or wait too long for care. This report argues governments must tackle five root problems to improve access to specialist care for all Australians.

This report considers the appropriateness of national early career mentoring and induction support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers. Enhanced mentoring and induction for new early childhood teachers has the potential to benefit stakeholders at all levels of the ECEC system. However, structural barriers prevent a national program from becoming a reality.

The report provides the survey findings of human resources professionals and decision makers across private, public and not-for-profit organisations in Australia. It offers insights into recruitment and redundancy intentions, employee turnover rates and pay expectations. The report also examines the impact of recent legislative changes on workplace practices, including the right to disconnect and casual...

The report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the global nursing workforce. It calls on policymakers, associations, regulators, development partners, partner organisations and other stakeholders to utilise the report for policy dialogue and decision making on how and where to strengthen nursing to achieve universal health coverage. It identifies 17 policy priorities.