Desperate employers are offering haircuts, drinks vouchers, free food and cash signing bonuses up to $10,000 to attract staff, amid Australia’s worsening skills shortage | smh_andrew
, released last week, showed the number of occupations in shortage rose from 153 to 286 over the past year. Teachers, abattoir workers, bus drivers and beauty salon managers are among the new occupations lacking workers.
Motor Traders’ Association of NSW head of government relations Collin Jennings said there was a deficit of more than 30,000 workers in the motor industry, including mechanics, body repairs and auto electricians. CMR Automotive owner Cameron Virtue said he has been working up to 80 hours a week to cover staffing gaps at his garages in Leichhardt and Marrickville despite pay rates rising sharply.“We have a three-month backlog on our more complex mechanical work as we can’t find staff with the in-depth knowledge required to complete these jobs,” he said.
“Some employers won’t allow their apprentices to pick up orders from warehouses to prevent them from being poached by rival businesses,” he said.
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