The outlook looks at the latest labour market developments and prospects in OECD member countries. This edition highlights that the geography of opportunity matters. Local labour markets are also being reshaped by trade and technology shocks. The report highlights the need for policies that support regions and help workers adapt to change.

Inclusive recruitment means employing people from different backgrounds in a fair way, reducing bias and giving everyone an equal chance. This guide for employers assists them with finding talented workers and filling workforce gaps. It explains: the value of inclusive recruitment and the benefits for businesses the role of NDIS employment providers in supporting inclusive...

This report presents initial insights from the RISE project which aimed to break down systemic barriers and provide direct pathways for culturally and racially marginalised women to reach senior leadership positions within Australian organisations. It captures what has been implemented, what has been learned and what is beginning to shift for those who participated.

The housing affordability crisis across OECD countries reflects a persistent mismatch between supply and demand. Expanding affordable and social rental housing is central to addressing these challenges. This brief proposes that policymakers can act along two complementary tracks to ease short-term pressures while laying the groundwork for a more inclusive housing market over the long...

Australia’s unions are running short of members, but not of money. This analysis identifies that from 2022, Labor governments at the federal and state level have awarded at least $215 million in taxpayer-funded grants to peak union councils, individual unions, union training arms and union-controlled entities.