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SURVEY RESULTS – WEST KIMBERLEY LABOUR SNAPSHOT

Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry April 7, 2021News, Press Releasecrisis, labour, recruitment, regional, staff, workforce Leave a comment

The Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) confirms that many of our local businesses are unable to fulfil their workforce needs to meet current demand, despite the state and federal government strategies and initiatives implemented during and post COVID-19. For example, 77% of responding businesses have significant concerns that they will not be able to respond to demand for the next 6 – 12 months due to these issues. The BCCI, in partnership with the Derby Chamber of Commerce … Continue reading “SURVEY RESULTS – WEST KIMBERLEY LABOUR SNAPSHOT”

SURVEY RESULTS – Kimberley Skills and Labour Shortage Barrier to Regional Sustainability

Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Blog, Newscovid-19, kimberley, labour, skills shortage, survey results, workforce Leave a comment

The currently situation the Kimberley region is facing is severe due to a mass exodus of backpackers and seasonal workers from the region, is dire, and is forcing many local business to operate a limited capacity and even ceasing operation. This is mainly due to interstate border, restricted visa requirements and inability to access staff on the Pacific Island Visa Scheme at the commencement of the COVID-19 restrictions. The latest CCIWA Regional Pulse (October 2020) report indicates 74% of businesses … Continue reading “SURVEY RESULTS – Kimberley Skills and Labour Shortage Barrier to Regional Sustainability”