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Employers invest in training apprentices in a bid to improve human resources, but the purpose is defeated, as dropout rate is seen to cost Australia almost $12 billion in the next 10 years. NSW-commissioned modelling by Deloitte Access Economics has estimated the combined losses in NSW last year at over $180 million. Employers lost $124 million, the state government $33 million and the Commonwealth $26 million in payments and expenses.

The increased volume, pace and complexity of change has produced a new profession: the Change Manager.

The hiring of HR professionals across Brisbane and Sydney is expected to increase in quarter two, according to the Q1 Market Update released today by recruitment consultancy Robert Walters.

Semi-skilled workers are being left out of work due to technological advances and automated workplaces, resulting in an ‘hour glass’ shaped labour market, according to recruitment firm Hays.