Skilled workforce
Alternative labels
Skilled labour
21st Century work skills
Report
Addressing Australia's critical skill shortages: unlocking women's economic participation
The analysis undertaken for this report suggests that Australia can address our economy's current and future skill needs by closing the gap between the number employed and hours worked of men and women across our economy.
Report
Impact of technological and other change on the future of work and workers in New South Wales
Over the last decade, the rise and accelerating growth of 'on-demand' work or the 'gig economy', driven by rapid technological development and other factors, has challenged traditional workforce and economic arrangements, both internationally and in Australia. This first report provides a comprehensive analysis of the on-demand or gig economy in New South Wales, addressing whether...
Briefing paper
Budget analysis 2022-23: a budget to get to the May election – but no further
The Morrison Government has tabled its budget for the 2022-23 financial year. In this briefing paper, the Centre for Future Work's team of economists unpacks the budget, considers its effects and suggests alternatives.
Strategy
National workforce strategy 2022-27
This strategy provides a framework for government to ensure a consistent, coordinated approach to address workforce issues and sector-specific workforce plans.
Briefing paper
The promises and perils of new technologies to improve education and employment opportunities
In this policy briefing, the authors provide insights and policy recommendations to decision-makers and stakeholders, such as education and labor policy-makers, to expand access to skills and quality jobs to the most disadvantaged learners and workers across the world.