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What Job Seekers Really Want: Insights from the Return to Work Survey

By Clementine.Evans@adecco.com.au | March 13, 2025

In 2025, the employment landscape continues to evolve dramatically, with job seekers’ priorities shifting beyond traditional considerations like their salary and career advancement opportunities. Our comprehensive Return to Work Survey gathered insights from over 2,400 professionals across Australia and as we anticipated, it reveals how flexible work arrangements, workplace culture, and a good work-life balance…

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6 Critical Ways to Future-proof Your Workforce For The Tech Revolution in Manufacturing

By Clementine.Evans@adecco.com.au | October 29, 2024
Team of engineers examining a 3D-printed object in a modern tech lab.

Automation, AI and robotics are reshaping the manufacturing industry. In the midst of the evolution to ‘Industry 4.0’, any business that wishes to remain competitive is facing a number of challenges, from understanding how artificial intelligence can streamline workflows to managing incoming security risks and safety implications. One of these challenges is building a team…

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The Next Generation: 5 Strategies for Attracting Top STEM Talent to Your Manufacturing Company

By Clementine.Evans@adecco.com.au | October 29, 2024
Female scientist examining a robotic hand in a high-tech laboratory.

Australia’s manufacturing sector is entering a transformative era, with 4.0 automation and data-driven operations rapidly replacing traditional ways of working. To keep up with the rate of change and remain competitive, STEM talent recruitment in manufacturing is essential. However, this can be easier said than done. Talent and hiring teams must overcome competition from the…

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Why Excluding DEI in Recruitment Could Be Costing Your Manufacturing Business

By Clementine.Evans@adecco.com.au | October 8, 2024
Three industrial workers wearing hard hats and safety vests stand together in a modern factory, looking at a laptop. The background shows a large manufacturing facility with machinery and equipment.

Does your workplace support DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion)  in recruitment? In the Australian manufacturing and supply chain industries, women often make up as little as a third of the workforce. Meanwhile, it has been reported that only a quarter of employees are linguistically diverse. Manufacturing and supply chain companies play a critical role in…

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