SPECIAL REPORT - RECRUITMENT

People powering recovery

Every business lives or dies by the talent and commitment of its people, so the job market is always in sharp focus for management. The economic storm of the past two years has changed the face of recruiting in transport industries. JENNIFER PERRY looks into the future

Momentum for role of women

THE BUSINESS case for encouraging female participation or ‘gender diversity’ in the workforce is a strong one, and especially so for the transport and logistics (T&L) industry, where over three quarters of the workforce are male.

Workforce scan defines areas of greatest need

The Transport & Logistics Skills Council’s Environmental Scan (E-Scan) acts as a “warning system” for the transport and logistics (T&L) industry by identifying which occupations will be in skills shortage for the next 12 months and why.

Truck body fights licensing anomaly that is costing jobs

THE EXISTING licensing system for heavy vehicles (HV) is a major regulatory obstacle that is impacting the ability of Australia’s trucking industry to recruit and retain drivers, according to the Australian Trucking Association.

National approach to personnel born of Queensland initiative

AN INNOVATIVE government/industry partnership is achieving widespread success tackling transport and logistics workforce issues.

Web recruiting tool is generation friendly

THE SOUTH Australian Freight Council (SAFC) is using social media on its Logistics Information & Navigation Centre (LINC) website to give generation Y and Z careers information on the transport and logistics (T&L) industry in a way they want it.