One of the biggest concerns for small businesses in almost every industry is finding the right people with the right skills, to get the job done.

A tight labour market makes it challenging for small businesses to train and retain skilled staff. In some cases, owners would rather pay themselves a lesser wage, than lose staff with the right skills.

Despite warnings from advocates, many industries have experienced years of underinvestment in skills and training. 

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Produced By: Alexi Boyd

Featured In Story: Professor Barney Glover- Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia

First aired on The Wire, Monday 21 October 2024