The article discusses the importance of learning through productive failure in education. At a UNESCO meeting in China, a Chinese official praised their culture for allowing people to interact respectfully and collaborate effectively. However, she noted their face-saving culture prevents failure, which is important for learning. She said Chinese scientists have had to lie about results due to an inability to fail or be seen failing. The official sees that Chinese students need to learn productive failure by responding to challenges, not getting things completely right the first time, and improving the second attempt through learning. This will be central to China's education reform. The author is concerned about how Australian students will compete against Chinese students who can have a go and learn from productive failure. He
This document provides a weekly media update from Balmer Lawrie, including news related to the company, PSEs, and industries relevant to Balmer Lawrie's business. Key articles summarize reports on the biolubricants market size and growth, Seychelles tourism events that recognized Balmer Lawrie, forecasts for India's GDP growth in 2016-17, updates on manufacturing and services sector growth, and discussions on India's proposed GST structure and rates. The document also includes brief snippets on other topics like business confidence, credit availability, global business optimism rankings, and the role of the private sector in energy security.
The document summarizes key findings from a quarterly survey of over 2,800 small to mid-sized business executives on business and employment trends. Some of the main findings include:
- SMBs reported improved health and stability over the past three years, with 2015 being the healthiest year. However, executives remain more optimistic about their own company's prospects than the national economy.
- Concerns about talent availability have risen significantly in recent years and surpassed healthcare costs as the top business challenge in the latest survey. Competition concerns have also increased.
- While most SMBs see themselves as job generators, their views on actual hiring plans are less optimistic, dropping 10-20 points when asked about near-
Market Factors Affecting the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprise in Selecte...ijtsrd
This study investigated the market factors affecting the operations of lechon manok enterprise in selected towns in Northern Samar. Results revealed that the main contributory factors affecting the operation of lechon manok is currency crises, sluggish economic growth, natural calamities, and diminishing number of customers. On the other hand, building a strong relationship with clients, no supply of chicken, frequency of buyers, lack of advertisement are the foremost problems that are encountered by the lechon manok operators.With this, the researchers recommend that lechon manok operators should consider all the market factors affecting the operation of the lechon manok business, and use strategies to adjust with the factors that will help to sustain a better profitability of the business. Consumers should be meticulous enough in choosing and buying a lechon manok in an accredited lechon manok enterprise, for their own safety consumption. Government regulatory authorities should be consistent in supervising the different lechon manok enterprise in town, to secure that all operators are following the standard policies or guidelines used in the business. It is viable that the future investors should have enough capital in starting a lechon manok business. Studies that will involve other respondents in other towns may be conducted to provide further information on the market factors affecting the operations of lechon manok enterprises. Jayboy B. Rollo | Kevin Tan | Eunice L. Lluz ""Market Factors Affecting the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprise in Selected Towns in Northern Samar, Philippines"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25170.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/25170/market-factors-affecting-the-operations-of-lechon-manok-enterprise-in-selected-towns-in-northern-samar-philippines/jayboy-b-rollo
The government is considering ways to raise more revenue from public sector undertakings (PSUs), including potentially raising the dividend payout target and linking it to PSUs' capital expenditure plans. An exchange traded fund (ETF) consisting of shares in various PSUs has generated high returns for retail investors since its launch. There is also discussion around appointing private sector professionals to lead major PSUs like Coal India in order to improve performance and productivity.
DCR TrendLine shares analyses of trends and happenings in the non-employee workforce industry. The May edition looks at wage growth in the United States and employment in the automobile manufacturing sector. We continue our global series on the ASEAN region by looking at the impact on oil prices on Malaysia’s economy. We uncover why recent indexes have been rating the U.S. economy as disappointing. Our feature article discusses the definition of innovation and provides information on how companies can get started on incorporate innovation into their organizations. Finally, we examine how the talent acquisition sector has been disrupted by changes in the way employers access and engage with talent.
DCR National Temp Wage Index
U.S. Economy: Disappointing..?
Wage Growth Across The U.S.
Industry Highlight: Automobile Manufacturing Index
What Do Millennials Want?
Malaysia: Oil Prices Pose Threat to Economy
Innovation as Usual
Recruiting Disrupted,.
DCR TrendLine shares analyses of trends and happenings in the non-employee workforce industry. The June edition looks at the impact of oil prices on employment in the oil and gas industry and trends in talent management. We continue our global series on the ASEAN region by looking at Indonesia’s slowing economy. This month also features our quarterly topic “What’s Trending in the Temp Market.” We also discuss job prospects for the graduating class of 2015. Our feature article hones in on the need for simplicity in the workforce, and provides some ways to get started. Finally, we examine the long-term economic impact of the devastating earthquakes experienced by Nepal recently
DCR National Temp Wage Index
Employment Prospects for 2015 Grads
Indonesia’s Slowing Economy and Workforce Challenges
What’s Trending in the Temp Market – Q2 of 2015
Industry Highlight: Oil and Gas Index
4 Talent Management Trends
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication
Nepal Earthquake: The Long-Term Economic Impact
This document provides an overview of the job and labor market in the Lehigh Valley region, including employment trends, targeted industry clusters, and high demand occupations. Some key points:
- The preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area decreased slightly to 6.1% in May. Total employment is up 2,300 over the past year, with gains in transportation/warehousing and professional/business services.
- The region's targeted industry clusters for growth are healthcare/life sciences, diversified manufacturing, business/professional services, information/communication, and green energy. These clusters are expected to provide above-average wages and leverage existing regional assets.
This survey provides insight into the salaries, benefits and bonuses commanded by professionals working within the consumer sector across a wide range of disciplines in Spain.
This document provides a weekly media update from Balmer Lawrie, including news related to the company, PSEs, and industries relevant to Balmer Lawrie's business. Key articles summarize reports on the biolubricants market size and growth, Seychelles tourism events that recognized Balmer Lawrie, forecasts for India's GDP growth in 2016-17, updates on manufacturing and services sector growth, and discussions on India's proposed GST structure and rates. The document also includes brief snippets on other topics like business confidence, credit availability, global business optimism rankings, and the role of the private sector in energy security.
The document summarizes key findings from a quarterly survey of over 2,800 small to mid-sized business executives on business and employment trends. Some of the main findings include:
- SMBs reported improved health and stability over the past three years, with 2015 being the healthiest year. However, executives remain more optimistic about their own company's prospects than the national economy.
- Concerns about talent availability have risen significantly in recent years and surpassed healthcare costs as the top business challenge in the latest survey. Competition concerns have also increased.
- While most SMBs see themselves as job generators, their views on actual hiring plans are less optimistic, dropping 10-20 points when asked about near-
Market Factors Affecting the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprise in Selecte...ijtsrd
This study investigated the market factors affecting the operations of lechon manok enterprise in selected towns in Northern Samar. Results revealed that the main contributory factors affecting the operation of lechon manok is currency crises, sluggish economic growth, natural calamities, and diminishing number of customers. On the other hand, building a strong relationship with clients, no supply of chicken, frequency of buyers, lack of advertisement are the foremost problems that are encountered by the lechon manok operators.With this, the researchers recommend that lechon manok operators should consider all the market factors affecting the operation of the lechon manok business, and use strategies to adjust with the factors that will help to sustain a better profitability of the business. Consumers should be meticulous enough in choosing and buying a lechon manok in an accredited lechon manok enterprise, for their own safety consumption. Government regulatory authorities should be consistent in supervising the different lechon manok enterprise in town, to secure that all operators are following the standard policies or guidelines used in the business. It is viable that the future investors should have enough capital in starting a lechon manok business. Studies that will involve other respondents in other towns may be conducted to provide further information on the market factors affecting the operations of lechon manok enterprises. Jayboy B. Rollo | Kevin Tan | Eunice L. Lluz ""Market Factors Affecting the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprise in Selected Towns in Northern Samar, Philippines"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25170.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/25170/market-factors-affecting-the-operations-of-lechon-manok-enterprise-in-selected-towns-in-northern-samar-philippines/jayboy-b-rollo
The government is considering ways to raise more revenue from public sector undertakings (PSUs), including potentially raising the dividend payout target and linking it to PSUs' capital expenditure plans. An exchange traded fund (ETF) consisting of shares in various PSUs has generated high returns for retail investors since its launch. There is also discussion around appointing private sector professionals to lead major PSUs like Coal India in order to improve performance and productivity.
DCR TrendLine shares analyses of trends and happenings in the non-employee workforce industry. The May edition looks at wage growth in the United States and employment in the automobile manufacturing sector. We continue our global series on the ASEAN region by looking at the impact on oil prices on Malaysia’s economy. We uncover why recent indexes have been rating the U.S. economy as disappointing. Our feature article discusses the definition of innovation and provides information on how companies can get started on incorporate innovation into their organizations. Finally, we examine how the talent acquisition sector has been disrupted by changes in the way employers access and engage with talent.
DCR National Temp Wage Index
U.S. Economy: Disappointing..?
Wage Growth Across The U.S.
Industry Highlight: Automobile Manufacturing Index
What Do Millennials Want?
Malaysia: Oil Prices Pose Threat to Economy
Innovation as Usual
Recruiting Disrupted,.
DCR TrendLine shares analyses of trends and happenings in the non-employee workforce industry. The June edition looks at the impact of oil prices on employment in the oil and gas industry and trends in talent management. We continue our global series on the ASEAN region by looking at Indonesia’s slowing economy. This month also features our quarterly topic “What’s Trending in the Temp Market.” We also discuss job prospects for the graduating class of 2015. Our feature article hones in on the need for simplicity in the workforce, and provides some ways to get started. Finally, we examine the long-term economic impact of the devastating earthquakes experienced by Nepal recently
DCR National Temp Wage Index
Employment Prospects for 2015 Grads
Indonesia’s Slowing Economy and Workforce Challenges
What’s Trending in the Temp Market – Q2 of 2015
Industry Highlight: Oil and Gas Index
4 Talent Management Trends
Simplicity is the Ultimate Sophistication
Nepal Earthquake: The Long-Term Economic Impact
This document provides an overview of the job and labor market in the Lehigh Valley region, including employment trends, targeted industry clusters, and high demand occupations. Some key points:
- The preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area decreased slightly to 6.1% in May. Total employment is up 2,300 over the past year, with gains in transportation/warehousing and professional/business services.
- The region's targeted industry clusters for growth are healthcare/life sciences, diversified manufacturing, business/professional services, information/communication, and green energy. These clusters are expected to provide above-average wages and leverage existing regional assets.
This survey provides insight into the salaries, benefits and bonuses commanded by professionals working within the consumer sector across a wide range of disciplines in Spain.
The 90th Business Outlook Survey from the Confederation of Indian Industry found:
1) The CII Business Confidence Index increased slightly to 56.4 from 56.2 in the previous quarter, driven by an improvement in the Expectations Index.
2) Respondents expect GDP growth of 6.5-7.5% for 2014-15, inflation below 6%, fiscal deficit below 4.5%, and current account deficit below 2.5%.
3) Capacity utilization and sales are expected to increase in the fourth quarter of 2014-15, while input costs are expected to moderate. Profits are also expected to rise.
F.A.I.T.H. Resources is pleased to offer the first and only salary guide indexed for the Southern California market and designed exclusively for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Human Resource practitioners. Our salary guide includes both qualitative and quantitative data to help our client partners successfully recruit and retain scarce human capital to gain a competitive advantage and improve operational performance. Additionally, we include a comprehensive list of proven talent strategies to bridge the growing talent capabilities gap.
Southern California Salary Guide & Job Market Outlook - 2015Joseph Ruiz
.A.I.T.H. Resources is pleased to offer the first and only salary guide indexed for the Southern California market and designed exclusively for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Human Resource practitioners. Our salary guide includes both qualitative and quantitative data to help our client partners successfully recruit and retain scarce human capital to gain a competitive advantage and improve operational performance. Additionally, we include a comprehensive list of proven talent strategies to bridge the growing talent capabilities gap
Economic Profitability Assessment on the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterpris...ijtsrd
This study investigated the economic profitability assessment on the operations of lechon manok enterprise in selected towns in Northern Samar.Results revealed that the economic profitability of the enterprise was computed using return on investment ROI . It was found out that on the return on investment of the respondents the highest was 9.23 , and the lowest was 3.12 . Working capital can be looked at as the excess of total current assets over total current liabilities. Thus, the larger the amount of working capital the stronger the liquidity position of the business organization Al Debi'e, 2011 .Furthermore, results of simple linear regression analysis performed on the data indicated that the relationship between capital and net income was significantly related. The higher the capital, the higher the income.With this, the researchers recommend that lechon manok operators should consider strategies to adjust with the factors that will help to sustain a better profitability of the business. The profitability refers to the measures of profitability of the firm in generating profit San Gabriel, 2005 . However, it is attained by watching the profit over the growth of cost and revenue by watching the profit over the growth of cost and revenue at that margin and by containing the direction of the cost revenue combination that yield the highest possible profit Villegas, 2008 . Consumers should be meticulous enough in choosing and buying a lechon manok in an accredited lechon manok enterprise, for their own safety consumption. Government regulatory authorities should be consistent in supervising the different lechon manok enterprise in town, to secure that all operators are following the standard policies or guidelines used in the business. It is viable that the future investors should have enough capital in starting a lechon manok business. Studies that will involve other respondents in other towns may be conducted to provide further information on the assessment of economic profitability assessment on the operations of lechon manok enterprises. Eunice L. Lluz ""Economic Profitability Assessment on the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprises in Selected Towns in Northern Samar"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25168.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/25168/economic-profitability-assessment-on-the-operations-of-lechon-manok-enterprises-in-selected-towns-in-northern-samar/eunice-l-lluz
The MNI India Business Indicator fell to 61.9 in April following an end-of-the-year rise to 65.5 in March, although sentiment was well above the same month a year earlier.
The document summarizes recent economic developments in India. Business confidence rose to its highest level since November 2012 due to optimism around the new Prime Minister's plans. Industrial production grew 3.4% in April, the highest in 13 months, led by manufacturing. However, growth remains subdued at 4.6% and below normal monsoon could push up food prices, challenging interest rate cuts. The new government aims to boost investment, manufacturing and foreign inflows to revive the economy.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Professional Services Industry | Mid-Year 2014Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Professional Services Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also typically includes a macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
Small businesses are cautiously optimistic about the economy in 2016 according to the document. While many small businesses have seen increased sales and revenues since the recession, some are still feeling the effects of the downturn. Business owners are optimistic about their cash flow and revenue in the coming year but remain concerned about issues like hiring, regulations, healthcare costs, and the upcoming election. The document also notes that small businesses will play a key role in the direction of the U.S. economy through the end of 2016 and beyond.
This document provides an overview of the job and labor market in the Lehigh Valley region as of June 2014. It includes statistics on employment, unemployment rates, major employers, in-demand occupations, and trends in key industry clusters like healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing. The unemployment rate in the Lehigh Valley metro area saw a small decrease in April 2014 compared to the previous year. While the overall number of jobs increased slightly over the past year, certain sectors like healthcare and government saw declines. The document outlines several industry clusters targeted for growth in the region, including healthcare, manufacturing, business services, information technology, and green energy.
Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) is a leading provider of cloud-based customer relationship management software and services. The analysts recommend holding Salesforce stock. Salesforce has experienced strong revenue growth in recent years and aims to continue gaining market share. The analysts expect Salesforce's cash, net income, and earnings per share to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by continued expansion and an increasing number of companies adopting cloud computing and data analytics solutions. Overall economic indicators point to continued moderate U.S. economic growth in 2016, which should support further growth at Salesforce.
CII Business Confidence index increases markedly in Apr-Jun 2016 as business expectations improve: CII
Indian industry remained upbeat about the business environment in the first quarter of FY2016-17, as borne out by a significant pick-up in the CII Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Apr-Jun 2016. The CII-BCI increased to the level of 57.2, up from the level of 54.1 recorded in the previous quarter. The index has been steadily climbing since the last three quarters.
The survey found that business confidence in India declined significantly in the latest quarter. The business confidence index fell to its lowest level in 18 quarters. Companies reported moderate to substantially worse performance over the last six months at the overall economic, industry and firm level. Near term outlook for key indicators like sales, profits and investments also remained subdued. Weak demand continued to be a major constraint along with high and rising cost of credit. Availability of credit emerged as a larger problem compared to the previous survey.
Business confidence increased significantly in the first quarter of 2016 according to a survey by AGI. The business confidence index rose from 95.9 to 101.9 as businesses experienced some relief and signs of recovery in the quarter. Power supply also improved noticeably, though high costs of utilities, inflation, and taxes continued to place pressure on many companies. While businesses were optimistic about the next quarter, sustained growth would require addressing ongoing challenges around costs and the business environment.
Q2 2014 SMB Job Generation Outlook ReportLucas Group
The Lucas Group SMB Job Generation Outlook began in 2013 as the only national report defining the economic and employment landscape for small to mid-sized businesses.
Business Confidence Survey points that market demand has weakened following demonetization and that Union Budget 2017-18 is crucial for stimulating economy
Federal Bank is rated a buy with a target price of Rs. 56 per share. Key points:
- The bank has faced elevated NPA levels recently but its share price may have overreacted, now at an oversold level with reasonable risk/return.
- Management is focusing on growth through digital initiatives, corporate lending, and branch optimization.
- NPA levels spiked in the first quarter of 2016 but have shown signs of retreating since. The SME segment has the highest NPA levels.
- Loan growth has been robust in SME and retail segments. Corporate loans declined recently but efforts are being made to stimulate growth.
- Deposits have grown steadily, with strong growth from the NRI segment
NI Centre for Economic Policy Outlook Winter 2013JPR NI
The document discusses the economic recovery in Northern Ireland and forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.7% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014. It notes that the recovery relies on private sector growth and will be insufficient to achieve Northern Ireland's economic ambitions without more support. It also recognizes risks to the recovery and calls for policy alignment with business priorities like addressing rising costs.
The Lucas Group SMB Job Generation Outlook began in 2013 as the only national report defining the economic and employment landscape for small to mid-sized businesses.
The document provides an overview of key issues and trends in the Australian equipment finance market based on a survey of 869 businesses. It discusses four main topics:
1) The economic update notes that while mining and construction are growing, non-mining business investment is mixed with soft demand. The federal budget's small business package may boost confidence.
2) Workplace safety is highlighted as a key consideration in equipment purchasing, as modern assets can reduce injuries and costs. Fewer accidents positively impact cash flow and productivity.
3) When considering new brands, businesses are advised to thoroughly evaluate quality, lifetime, costs and service, rather than just purchase price. Hiring experts can aid due diligence on new entrants
Introducing the Salary Trends report, published three time a year with data on salary trends in the health and community services sector in Western Australia.
The Business Council of Mongolia (BCM) conducted a survey of 80 member organizations to calculate the BCM Business Growth Index (BGI) for Q4 2015. The overall BGI temperature was -30°C, slightly warmer than the previous quarter. While evaluations of current business situations remained negative, expectations for future business investment plans were more positive. The report provides details on the survey methodology, respondent demographics, results for 7 key indicators, and comparisons to previous quarters.
The 90th Business Outlook Survey from the Confederation of Indian Industry found:
1) The CII Business Confidence Index increased slightly to 56.4 from 56.2 in the previous quarter, driven by an improvement in the Expectations Index.
2) Respondents expect GDP growth of 6.5-7.5% for 2014-15, inflation below 6%, fiscal deficit below 4.5%, and current account deficit below 2.5%.
3) Capacity utilization and sales are expected to increase in the fourth quarter of 2014-15, while input costs are expected to moderate. Profits are also expected to rise.
F.A.I.T.H. Resources is pleased to offer the first and only salary guide indexed for the Southern California market and designed exclusively for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Human Resource practitioners. Our salary guide includes both qualitative and quantitative data to help our client partners successfully recruit and retain scarce human capital to gain a competitive advantage and improve operational performance. Additionally, we include a comprehensive list of proven talent strategies to bridge the growing talent capabilities gap.
Southern California Salary Guide & Job Market Outlook - 2015Joseph Ruiz
.A.I.T.H. Resources is pleased to offer the first and only salary guide indexed for the Southern California market and designed exclusively for Finance, Accounting, Information Technology and Human Resource practitioners. Our salary guide includes both qualitative and quantitative data to help our client partners successfully recruit and retain scarce human capital to gain a competitive advantage and improve operational performance. Additionally, we include a comprehensive list of proven talent strategies to bridge the growing talent capabilities gap
Economic Profitability Assessment on the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterpris...ijtsrd
This study investigated the economic profitability assessment on the operations of lechon manok enterprise in selected towns in Northern Samar.Results revealed that the economic profitability of the enterprise was computed using return on investment ROI . It was found out that on the return on investment of the respondents the highest was 9.23 , and the lowest was 3.12 . Working capital can be looked at as the excess of total current assets over total current liabilities. Thus, the larger the amount of working capital the stronger the liquidity position of the business organization Al Debi'e, 2011 .Furthermore, results of simple linear regression analysis performed on the data indicated that the relationship between capital and net income was significantly related. The higher the capital, the higher the income.With this, the researchers recommend that lechon manok operators should consider strategies to adjust with the factors that will help to sustain a better profitability of the business. The profitability refers to the measures of profitability of the firm in generating profit San Gabriel, 2005 . However, it is attained by watching the profit over the growth of cost and revenue by watching the profit over the growth of cost and revenue at that margin and by containing the direction of the cost revenue combination that yield the highest possible profit Villegas, 2008 . Consumers should be meticulous enough in choosing and buying a lechon manok in an accredited lechon manok enterprise, for their own safety consumption. Government regulatory authorities should be consistent in supervising the different lechon manok enterprise in town, to secure that all operators are following the standard policies or guidelines used in the business. It is viable that the future investors should have enough capital in starting a lechon manok business. Studies that will involve other respondents in other towns may be conducted to provide further information on the assessment of economic profitability assessment on the operations of lechon manok enterprises. Eunice L. Lluz ""Economic Profitability Assessment on the Operations of Lechon Manok Enterprises in Selected Towns in Northern Samar"" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-4 , June 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25168.pdf
Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/25168/economic-profitability-assessment-on-the-operations-of-lechon-manok-enterprises-in-selected-towns-in-northern-samar/eunice-l-lluz
The MNI India Business Indicator fell to 61.9 in April following an end-of-the-year rise to 65.5 in March, although sentiment was well above the same month a year earlier.
The document summarizes recent economic developments in India. Business confidence rose to its highest level since November 2012 due to optimism around the new Prime Minister's plans. Industrial production grew 3.4% in April, the highest in 13 months, led by manufacturing. However, growth remains subdued at 4.6% and below normal monsoon could push up food prices, challenging interest rate cuts. The new government aims to boost investment, manufacturing and foreign inflows to revive the economy.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Professional Services Industry | Mid-Year 2014Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Professional Services Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also typically includes a macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
Small businesses are cautiously optimistic about the economy in 2016 according to the document. While many small businesses have seen increased sales and revenues since the recession, some are still feeling the effects of the downturn. Business owners are optimistic about their cash flow and revenue in the coming year but remain concerned about issues like hiring, regulations, healthcare costs, and the upcoming election. The document also notes that small businesses will play a key role in the direction of the U.S. economy through the end of 2016 and beyond.
This document provides an overview of the job and labor market in the Lehigh Valley region as of June 2014. It includes statistics on employment, unemployment rates, major employers, in-demand occupations, and trends in key industry clusters like healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing. The unemployment rate in the Lehigh Valley metro area saw a small decrease in April 2014 compared to the previous year. While the overall number of jobs increased slightly over the past year, certain sectors like healthcare and government saw declines. The document outlines several industry clusters targeted for growth in the region, including healthcare, manufacturing, business services, information technology, and green energy.
Salesforce.com Inc. (NYSE: CRM) is a leading provider of cloud-based customer relationship management software and services. The analysts recommend holding Salesforce stock. Salesforce has experienced strong revenue growth in recent years and aims to continue gaining market share. The analysts expect Salesforce's cash, net income, and earnings per share to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by continued expansion and an increasing number of companies adopting cloud computing and data analytics solutions. Overall economic indicators point to continued moderate U.S. economic growth in 2016, which should support further growth at Salesforce.
CII Business Confidence index increases markedly in Apr-Jun 2016 as business expectations improve: CII
Indian industry remained upbeat about the business environment in the first quarter of FY2016-17, as borne out by a significant pick-up in the CII Business Confidence Index (BCI) for Apr-Jun 2016. The CII-BCI increased to the level of 57.2, up from the level of 54.1 recorded in the previous quarter. The index has been steadily climbing since the last three quarters.
The survey found that business confidence in India declined significantly in the latest quarter. The business confidence index fell to its lowest level in 18 quarters. Companies reported moderate to substantially worse performance over the last six months at the overall economic, industry and firm level. Near term outlook for key indicators like sales, profits and investments also remained subdued. Weak demand continued to be a major constraint along with high and rising cost of credit. Availability of credit emerged as a larger problem compared to the previous survey.
Business confidence increased significantly in the first quarter of 2016 according to a survey by AGI. The business confidence index rose from 95.9 to 101.9 as businesses experienced some relief and signs of recovery in the quarter. Power supply also improved noticeably, though high costs of utilities, inflation, and taxes continued to place pressure on many companies. While businesses were optimistic about the next quarter, sustained growth would require addressing ongoing challenges around costs and the business environment.
Q2 2014 SMB Job Generation Outlook ReportLucas Group
The Lucas Group SMB Job Generation Outlook began in 2013 as the only national report defining the economic and employment landscape for small to mid-sized businesses.
Business Confidence Survey points that market demand has weakened following demonetization and that Union Budget 2017-18 is crucial for stimulating economy
Federal Bank is rated a buy with a target price of Rs. 56 per share. Key points:
- The bank has faced elevated NPA levels recently but its share price may have overreacted, now at an oversold level with reasonable risk/return.
- Management is focusing on growth through digital initiatives, corporate lending, and branch optimization.
- NPA levels spiked in the first quarter of 2016 but have shown signs of retreating since. The SME segment has the highest NPA levels.
- Loan growth has been robust in SME and retail segments. Corporate loans declined recently but efforts are being made to stimulate growth.
- Deposits have grown steadily, with strong growth from the NRI segment
NI Centre for Economic Policy Outlook Winter 2013JPR NI
The document discusses the economic recovery in Northern Ireland and forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.7% in 2013 and 1.5% in 2014. It notes that the recovery relies on private sector growth and will be insufficient to achieve Northern Ireland's economic ambitions without more support. It also recognizes risks to the recovery and calls for policy alignment with business priorities like addressing rising costs.
The Lucas Group SMB Job Generation Outlook began in 2013 as the only national report defining the economic and employment landscape for small to mid-sized businesses.
The document provides an overview of key issues and trends in the Australian equipment finance market based on a survey of 869 businesses. It discusses four main topics:
1) The economic update notes that while mining and construction are growing, non-mining business investment is mixed with soft demand. The federal budget's small business package may boost confidence.
2) Workplace safety is highlighted as a key consideration in equipment purchasing, as modern assets can reduce injuries and costs. Fewer accidents positively impact cash flow and productivity.
3) When considering new brands, businesses are advised to thoroughly evaluate quality, lifetime, costs and service, rather than just purchase price. Hiring experts can aid due diligence on new entrants
Introducing the Salary Trends report, published three time a year with data on salary trends in the health and community services sector in Western Australia.
The Business Council of Mongolia (BCM) conducted a survey of 80 member organizations to calculate the BCM Business Growth Index (BGI) for Q4 2015. The overall BGI temperature was -30°C, slightly warmer than the previous quarter. While evaluations of current business situations remained negative, expectations for future business investment plans were more positive. The report provides details on the survey methodology, respondent demographics, results for 7 key indicators, and comparisons to previous quarters.
The document summarizes an economic briefing by Paul Ballew, Chief Data & Analytic Officer at D&B. Some key points:
- The Small Business Health Index declined further in the current month, prompting D&B to be more cautious in its economic outlook. However, employment growth is still expected to continue rebounding.
- Imbalances in small business performance across industries and geographies continue to decline but some disparities remain between regions.
- Overall, US business health continues to strengthen, with previously lagging industries and areas catching up. However, a drop in the SBHI warrants monitoring economic data in the next quarter.
The document provides information from a quarterly medical sales index report.
The key points are:
1) The report is compiled from various sources including vacancy data, salaries, and sector reports to provide a barometer of trends in the UK medical sales recruitment market.
2) Firms are working harder to retain staff as the economy improves through strategies like flexible working, increased salaries, and sales training. Sales training is seen as a major factor in motivating and retaining staff.
3) Recruitment activity increased at the end of the quarter across most sectors as business confidence grew, though medical recruitment remained below average. Firms are taking steps like improving salaries to remain competitive in attracting talent.
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1. Quarterly snapshot
of South Australian
business and economy
powered by Business SA
and Statewide Super.
Quarter 2, 2016
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ISSUE
2. THE PULSE
Welcome to the second
issue of The Pulse,
a quarterly partnership
of news and information
between Business SA
and Statewide Super.
The launch of The Pulse in March was very
well received. It delivered relevant insights
from Business SA’s Survey of Business
Expectations (SOBE) which has been tapping
the mood of South Australia’s business
community for the past 15 years.
In this issue, we draw on that heritage and
valuable data to look at the trends of such
key economic indicators as business
confidence, market conditions and the
state of the labour market.
Each issue of The Pulse will be themed.
Inside these pages we explore the vital
subject of education and training with the
SOBE analysis complemented by expert
commentary. In addition, we share stories of
enterprises and individuals that are taking an
innovative approach – and getting results.
Read on and keep up to date with what’s
really happening in the State.
CONTENTS
Mixed messages on the economy............................... 4
Payroll tax exemption would boost jobs.................... 5
Business confidence and market conditions............ 6
A complex labour market............................................... 8
Learning by productive failure....................................10
Keeping workplaces injury free.................................. 12
An empowering apprenticeship................................. 14
The Pulse Economic Barometer.................................. 16
It’s time for bold action on the economy ................ 18
Training away stereotypes...........................................20
The power of training....................................................22
The sky is the limit.........................................................24
Business SA voice heard on policy............................26
3. Quarter 2, 2016
The Business SA- Statewide Super Survey of Business Expectation has a 15-year heritage. In this
issue of The Pulse we have leveraged that historical data to reveal trends in business confidence
and trading conditions in South Australia over the past decade.
While long-term trend shows declining business confidence in South Australia, a closer look at
the past two years indicates survey respondents are becoming more positive after a low point in
late 2013.
Working in partnership for
South Australia’s future.
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4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mixed messages on the economy
Business conditions remain volatile and
financial performance in the March quarter fell
short of expectations, according to Business
SA’s latest survey of members.
However, the quarterly Survey of Business
Expectations (SOBE) also revealed that the
526 survey respondents expected general
business conditions and sales revenue to
bounce back in the three months to 30 June.
The SOBE, an opinion-based survey, taps
Business SA members’ views across a broad
range of economic and financial measures to
establish indices of confidence (at State and
national levels), general business conditions
and sales revenue.
The indices are backed by data reflecting
member perceptions of movement in specific
elements of financial performance including
sales, costs, profitability, employment, capital
expenditure and training expenditure. Against
a neutral baseline of 100 points in the SOBE
indices, a result above or below the baseline
represents the relative optimism or pessimism
respectively of survey respondents.
The March quarter SOBE results contained
some mixed messages on the economy
and business conditions.
Confidence
While confidence in the South Australian
economy has lagged confidence in the
national economy in recent times (as
depicted in the graphs on the following
pages), views of the performance of the
State and national economies were both
weaker in the latest survey.
The SA Confidence Index was down 2 points
to 92.2 in the March quarter while the National
Confidence Index dropped 9.2 points to 121.7
from the December 2015 high of 130.9 points –
the highest level the Index had been since March
2014 and the second highest the Index had been
in the 15-year history of the SOBE.
Conditions
The perception of South Australia’s trading
environment also came off a high in the March
quarter with the General Business Conditions
Index down from 105.9 points in the December
quarter 2015 – the first time the Index had been
over 100 since March 2010 – to 96.4 points.
When members were asked to look ahead
in the December quarter SOBE last year,
they expected business conditions to improve
with an anticipated strengthening of the Index to
109.5 points in the March quarter but the latest
results fell short of that mark.
However, that positive sentiment remains with
March quarter respondents predicting a rebound
in trading conditions and an Index of 102.3
points for the June quarter.
The SOBE data relating to sales performance
told a similar story in the March quarter.
After the Total Sales Index recorded its highest
level since June 2008, at 108.9 points, in the
December quarter 2015, survey respondents
expected a further increase in the March quarter
and an Index of 115.5 points. However, the
outcome in the opening three months of this
year was an Index of 96.4 points.
Consistent with the perception of general
business conditions over the next three
months, survey respondents are expecting
a significant jump back into positive territory
with a sales index of 108.5 points predicted
for the June quarter.
The full results of the March 2016 Survey
of Business Expectations can be found
on Business SA’s website at:
survey.business-sa.com/reports.
5. Payroll tax exemption would boost jobs
Payroll tax exemption would boost jobs
More than half of the respondents to Business
SA’s quarterly survey would hire extra staff
if the State Government restored a payroll tax
exemption on apprentice and trainee wages.
The positive incentive provided by the
exemption was confirmed by 55 percent of the
526 respondents to the March Quarter Survey
of Business Expectations (SOBE).
Importantly, 30 percent of those considering
taking on more staff said they would hire
someone immediately and a further 46 percent
said they would do so within six months.
Another 21 percent would hire within a year.
Business SA continues to lobby the State
Government to restore the payroll tax exemption
which was dropped in the 2012-13 Budget
only two years after it had been introduced to
encourage a greater uptake of apprenticeships
and traineeships.
In its submission to the State Government
on the Budget – to be delivered on 7 July –
Business SA noted that South Australia’s
youth unemployment at March 2016 stood
at 17.5 percent, more than twice the general
unemployment rate of 7.2 percent.
The submission went on: “Notwithstanding
Business SA’s broader concerns about the
impact payroll tax has on hiring decisions, it is
clear that young people in particular are bearing
the brunt of South Australia’s weak economic
performance and that the State Government
must use its primary policy lever of payroll tax
relief to redress this situation”.
The SOBE also revealed that a third of
respondents planned to increase their
investment in training over the coming 12
months with only around 5 percent signalling
that their training outlays would decline. Forty-
three percent of respondents reported that their
investment in training would remain unchanged
in the coming year.
The SOBE also found that 23 percent of
businesses surveyed exclusively used non-TAFE
training providers compared to just 8 percent
that solely used TAFE. A further 15 percent
used both.
This training usage by businesses in South
Australia is not reflected in the State
Government’s allocation of 90 percent of 51,000
subsidised training places to TAFE in 2015 – a
decision that had direct implications for the
non-government training sector and resulted
in downsizing of non-government training
providers.
Business SA maintains that the heavy
weighting of subsidised training
towards TAFE must be redressed.
Business SA - Statewide Super Survey of Business Expectations
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6. CONFIDENCE INDEX
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SA CONDITIONS INDEX
SA CONDITIONS INDEX
(past 2 years)
Since the global financial crisis, business confidence in South Australia’s economy has been
mostly trending downward. While there was a short spike in confidence which began in 2009 and
peaked in 2010, this was predominantly due to the boost provided by the Federal Government’s
economic stimulus package. Following the 2012 decision by BHP to shelve its Olympic Dam
expansion, business confidence has continued to fall and has only rebounded marginally in the
past two years, albeit coming off a low base.
The reason for some improving confidence over the past two years has been a slight uplift in
business conditions in South Australia evidenced by a 17.5 percent fall in insolvency rates. The
retail sector’s year on year growth currently tracking at 4.1 percent [1]
is also indicative of the
resilience of local consumers who are providing strong support to an otherwise weak economy.
Recent State Government decisions to cut commercial stamp duty, including for business transfers,
can also explain some improved confidence in the business sector.
[1] ABS, Retail Sales, March 2016
The Survey indices reflecting confidence and expectations of market conditions are derived by
asking respondents to describe the performance of the South Australian and national economic
conditions and labour market over the next 12 months.
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NATIONAL AND SA CONFIDENCE INDEX
In contrast to local business confidence in the State’s economy, confidence in the national
economy has remained strong over the past decade, particularly influenced by the mining boom
growth from Queensland and Western Australia and more recently, housing led growth from both
New South Wales and Victoria. Interestingly, confidence in the national economy has actually
decoupled from that of South Australia since late 2013 but that trend appears to be showing some
signs of correcting.
What is evident from Business SA’s most recent survey is a decline in business confidence in
growth prospects for the national economy which fell by 9.2 index points against confidence
in South Australia’s economy which only declined 2 index points. Notwithstanding, the general
level of business confidence in South Australia’s economy is still 24 percent lower than that of
business confidence in the national economy.
Source: Business SA Quarterly Survey of Business Expectations 2006-16
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8. Population growth is an important influence
on the ability of businesses to hire professional,
skilled and unskilled employees.
The recent NAB State Update noted that
SA’s population peaked in 2009, and since
then has slowed with lower net overseas
migration and people leaving SA to take up
opportunities interstate.
In order for local business to be able to grow
and flourish the State needs to keep more
graduates and skilled employees here and
attract interstate and international immigrants,
ensuring SA’s population growth rate matches
the national average.
The South Australian unemployment rate,
as at April, was 6.8 percent – the highest
unemployment rate in Australia and
compares with a national unemployment rate
of 5.7 percent.
However, the State also recorded an increase
in the participation rate in April, which reflects
more people looking for work. The youth
unemployment rate in April dropped from
17.5 percent to 14.4 percent and compares
with a national youth unemployment rate of
12.3 percent.
A high youth unemployment rate and a
high unemployment rate may indicate why
businesses are reporting that it has become
easier to hire unskilled labour, particularly with
an upturn in the participation rate in South
Australia, which shows more people entering
the job market.
Access to skilled labour is very important for
the growth of South Australian businesses
not only in terms of being able to attract and
retain graduates but also for enterprises to
be able to access the training they need for
their employees.
Business SA’s State Budget Submission 2016
called on the State Government to allocate
funding to allow Skill Sets to be utilised by
businesses in priority skill areas.
Skill Sets are not qualifications, rather single
units of competency, or combinations of units
of competency, taken from an endorsed training
package. Skill Sets play a very valuable role
in addressing immediate and transitional skill
needs and enable employees to up-skill and
employers to undertake training that meets a
specific skill need in their business at that point
in time.
The Training and Skills Commission
recently undertook an Industry Priority
Qualification Survey (IPQ Survey) that surveyed
850 employers, individuals, unions, registered
training organisations and industry groups and
asked them to identify priority qualifications in
their industry or sector.
The survey found that of the 1100 qualifications,
Skill Sets and Accredited Courses identified as
a priority by industry, 224 Skill Sets were
identified as a priority and 26 Skill Sets were
marked as high priority.
This identification of Skill Sets through the IPQ
Survey, even though the current policy settings
of WorkReady do not enable Skill Sets to attract
a State Government subsidy, shows that
businesses value Skill Sets as a flexible and
responsive training option.
Skill Sets provide an immediate way to address
skill requirements and ensure that business and
the economy can grow and thrive.
MANY FACTORS AT PLAY IN
A COMPLEX LABOUR MARKET
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20%
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40%
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Easier Harder
SOURCING PROFESSIONAL LABOUR
0%
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SOURCING UNSKILLED LABOUR
0%
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50%
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Easier Harder
SOURCING SKILLED LABOUR
Source: Business SA Quarterly Survey of Business Expectations 2006-16
We asked: How would you rate the change in availability of labour between
the last quarter and the current quarter - easier, the same, harder?
Business SA - Statewide Super Survey of Business Expectations
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10. LEARNING BY
PRODUCTIVE FAILURE
Professor Martin Westwell
In the ancient city of Hangzhou, I recently
attended a UNESCO meeting to discuss the future
of education across the Asia-Pacific region.
One Chinese official praised the way in which
the nation’s face-saving culture allows people to
interact with mutual respect and so collaborate
effectively. She went on to say that they have
created a situation in which China’s scientists
were forced to lie and make up their results!
Glances passed between the English-speakers
in the room who heard a translation. Surely the
translator had made a mistake. This was
surprisingly intemperate language from a Chinese
official at an international UNESCO event.
But the translator had got it spot on.
The official continued... claiming the
“corruption of the Academy of Sciences”
was caused by the face-saving culture due
to the inability to fail, or at least an inability to
been seen to fail. She could see that Chinese
scientists need to learn how to fail. Not the
crushing failure of defeat, but the “productive-
failure” of responding to an unfamiliar challenge,
of not getting it quite right and going back for
more, recognising that learning has taken place
along the way and the second time will be
better. She could see that Chinese children
need to learn how to fail productively and puts
this at the centre of their education reform.
In my head, the alarm bells started to go off.
If the Chinese kids get good at productive-
failure then what will be the consequences
for Australian kids, for South Australians and
for my own two boys? How will our kids be
useful in an increasingly global labour market
against Chinese kids who can roll their sleeves
up and have a go?
In the past, education and training provided
young people with some of the knowledge and
know-how necessary for their future jobs as their
lives and careers unfolded. As problems popped
up, they would know what to do having been
educated or trained to the appropriate level and
some retraining may be needed along the way.
Then the world shifted. Knowledge and know-
how still retain a great deal of value but are no
longer sufficient. “Knowing what to do when
you know what to do” sounds like something
Donald Rumsfeld would say and is useful when
the task at hand is simple, familiar and largely
routine. That is, a job that will be taken by a
computer or a robot.
Now the world demands that, to some extent,
we all need to “know what to do when we
don’t know what to do”. It is here that the need
for productive-failure really kicks in. If our
education and training systems teach young
people only to act when they know what to do,
we will produce a generation who will not be
able to deal with a workplace full of complex,
unfamiliar and non-routine situations. They will
sit in the corner until someone tells them what
to do. Meanwhile, the young people back in
China will be making sure that the labels on the
world’s products no longer say “Made in China”
but “Created in China.”
Of course, on the other side of the coin we do
not want our school leavers or graduates to
throw all caution to the wind and just have a go
at anything. The “how hard can it be” school of
brain surgery, diesel mechanics or accountancy
does not produce many successes.
Somewhere in the middle are young
people who can respond to, and anticipate,
change in a business. They find opportunities
to try things in a different way with strategies
in place to dampen down any negative effects
and amplify the positives. They find a safe
space to innovate and fail. And fail again.
11. Each time learning how something new can
build on the existing value within a business.
Our education systems around the world are
trying to respond to the challenge of developing
young people who have a dynamic, productive
disposition in addition to their knowledge and
know-how. In many ways, the public system in
South Australia is ahead of the game.
The Results+ strategy from the Department
of Education and Child Development is a
statewide focus striving for higher achievement
for all children in their test results through
developing a productive disposition to learning
and students’ response to unfamiliar situations
where they do not know what to do.
Our own South Australian Certificate of
Education (SACE) is grabbing international
attention in this regard too. By 2020, it is
likely that ten percent of the young people
who receive a SACE will be Chinese students
studying in Chinese Schools. These schools,
students and parents see the value in our SACE
Research Project and the unusual opportunity
to combine academic and vocational learning
into one certificate.
Through the strengths of our
South Australian public system
Chinese parents and students
see the opportunities to
develop in their young
people productive failure
and the ability to deal
with complex,
unfamiliar and non-
routine situations.
The challenge for us is to make the most
of these opportunities for our own kids.
Professor Westwell is Director of the Centre
for Science Education in the 21st Century at
Flinders University
Professor Martin Westwell
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12. BUSINESS SA
WORKING FOR…
SA POWER NETWORKS
An empowering apprenticeship
As one of wildest storms to hit Adelaide in
years raged in early May, SA Power Networks’
Jessica Wooley reflected on life as a
maintenance electrician.
“Stormy days can be painful or interesting because
they always bring faults in the network, and faults
are another way to learn new things,” Ms Wooley
told The Pulse.
The young electrician, who was awarded
Apprentice of the Year in 2015, had, as a child,
always been fascinated by the fact that her
father Nick, an SA Power Network’s linesman,
“had the power to turn the power back on in
weather like this”.
Her father’s encouragement to consider an
apprenticeship, at a time when Ms Wooley was
looking to move from her home on Kangaroo Island
to Adelaide, turned out to be timely and sage advice.
Ms Wooley successfully applied at SA Power
Networks to commence an apprenticeship in
‘electro-technology’ – more commonly known
as an electrician’s trade – at TAFE SA in 2011,
graduating four years later with an outstanding
academic record of ten distinctions and five credits.
And she has not stood still since. Building on
her training achievements, Ms Wooley took her
ideas and energy into the workplace and, with
experience gained in undertaking maintenance
work in electricity substations, designed an
innovative electronic calculation sheet for
measuring transformer test results which has
been incorporated into SA Power Networks’
Quality Management System.
Ms Wooley’s initiative and work performance was
recognised in 2015 with SA Power Network’s
Playford Medal for Apprentice of the Year, the first
time the medal had been awarded to a woman.
Ms Wooley also received the ultimate accolade, the
SA Training Awards Apprentice of the Year, in 2015.
An average day at work will find Ms Wooley
conducting maintenance work on transformers,
circuit breakers, isolators, and protection systems
that are at the heart of an electricity substation
and keep the power flowing.
More recent times have seen Ms Wooley leading
a team of up to four members as SA Power
Networks gave the 23 year-old more responsibility.
Ms Wooley dismisses suggestions that she
has achieved a lot as a female in a traditionally
male-dominated environment.
“A lot of people say to me: ‘Oh my gosh, you are
a woman in a trade’. But I don’t see it as a magical
thing. Yes, I’m a woman but it shouldn’t be that
big a deal really - not nowadays anyway.”
“There are women everywhere but perhaps it’s not
that common for one to be Apprentice of the Year.
“I think there’s sometimes a perception, not that
girls don’t know much but that apprentices don’t
know much because they have obviously just
come through training.
“As you start your job you are at the bottom
of the ladder, and that’s to be expected because
everyone else does know more than you.”
The perception of apprentices not having much
to offer an employer is clearly misplaced with
regard to Ms Wooley.
“I definitely try my hardest at everything that I do.
Whereas a person might go to work to be at work,
I come to work to actually prove that I can do
things, learn things and find new ways to fix things
even though I was only an apprentice.”
13. “That was a big thing for me”.
Despite leaving Kangaroo Island as a shy 17 year-old, Ms Wooley is now a
confident, self-assured individual intent on enhancing her leadership skills
with front-line management training in-house at SA Power Networks.
Ms Wooley puts that ambition in simple terms – “I like to be in
charge”. It all started with an apprenticeship. “I would definitely
recommend anyone to do an apprenticeship,” she said.
“The hands-on learning as an apprentice keeps you actively
engaged compared to sitting in a classroom where you are
staring at a teacher continually – they might be talking but
you don’t have much involvement.
“In a trade you are being told what to do as you are doing
it, so that knowledge definitely sticks a lot better.”
An apprenticeship has set Jessica Wooley on an
exciting and rewarding career path. It’s a training
option to be considered by both employers and
job-seekers alike.
To discover more about SA Power Networks,
visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au.
For further information
apprenticeshipsupport.com.au
or call 1300 363 831
Member name: SA Power Networks
Location: Keswick
Members since: 1986
Services used: Training,
policy, publications
Apprentice of the Year, Jessica Wooley at work in a substation
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14. BUSINESS SA
WORKING FOR…
ST ANDREW’S HOSPITAL
Keeping workplaces injury free
Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
are on the front line of a workplace’s Work, Health
and Safety (WHS) regime. Trained to observe the
workplace, engage with colleagues, understand
legal responsibilities and identify and reduce
risks, HSRs make a valuable contribution to the
continuous improvement in an organisation’s
WHS systems.
St Andrew’s Hospital is a complex workplace
involving a diverse mix of patients, staff, and
the general public performing many roles, often
under extreme pressure. As such, it has a higher
WHS risk profile than many other workplaces.
“The role of an HSR is well defined and these
people are of course, at the coalface of our WHS
systems,” St Andrew’s Workplace Health and
Safety Manager, Cos Lamberto, told The Pulse.
By representing workers in their work group,
the HSR provides a means for workers to raise
safety issues within their workplace, and follow
a process to resolve them,” he said.
“While this sounds straightforward, the reality
is that in many organisations, HSRs sometimes
find themselves stuck in an unenviable and very
uncomfortable position of trying to navigate
tension and different views of workers, managers
and the organisation, and the perception that
their role is merely ‘lip service’.”
HSRs are much more than ‘lip service’ at
St Andrew’s. A recent analysis of manual
handling tasks undertaken by HSRs with a view
to reducing the risk of workplace injury saw
the replacement of stainless steel meal trolleys
with new light weight plastic trolleys resulting
in a 24 kilogram lighter pushing force required.
To discover more about St Andrew’s Hospital,
visit www.stand.org.au.
Business SA plays a key role in training HSRs for
St Andrew’s Hospital. It offers training courses
for a wide variety of workplaces that can be tailored
for individual members and clients. Further details
of the training available for the three year terms
of HSRs and refresher courses can be found on
Business SA’s website or by calling Business SA’s
Employer Solutions Sales Manager, Cindy Jackway,
on (08) 8300 0247 or cindyj@business-sa.com.
Member name: St Andrew’s Hospital
Location: Adelaide
Members since: 1998
Services used: Training, Business
Advice Hotline, publications
16. SA LABOUR FORCE
Trends for March 2016 quarter
Unemployment rate
Down 0.1% to 7.2%
Participation rate
Down 0.1% to 62.2%
Full-time employed
Up 5,000 to 531,100
Part-time employed
Down 2,800 to 280,700
Youth Unemployment
Up 1.3% to 17.5%
SA RETAIL TURNOVER
Trends for March 2016 quarter
Total SA retail turnover
Up 1% for quarter and up 4.1% year on year.
Key movers for quarter
Key movers for quarter – Clothing
retailing (up 8.9 percent) and
hardware, building and garden
supplies retailing (up 6 percent).
ECONOMIC
BAROMETER
Your need-to-know about the SA
economy followed by an economic
overview from Statewide Super’s
Chief Investment Officer, Con Michalakis
Welcome to the March
Quarter of the SA
Economic Barometer
South Australia’s economy stalled in the
March quarter with State Final Demand growth
of zero percent after a downward revision
in December quarter 2015 growth from
0.4 percent to 0.3 percent, according to
ABS seasonally adjusted figures.
The official statistics accord with Business SA’s
March quarter Survey of Business Expectations
where both confidence and conditions retracted,
by 2 percent and 9 percent respectively.
Considering export growth is flat, Business SA
is also expecting the final Gross State Product
figure for 2015-16 to be quite subdued, showing
less than 1 percent growth. By contrast, the
Australian economy is currently growing at
3.1 percent year-on-year.
On a brighter note, unemployment did fall
marginally over the March quarter but still
finished at 7.2 percent, the highest of the States
and Territories. The retail sector remains the
most buoyant sector in the economy, growing
by 1 percent in the March quarter to be up
4.1 percent year-on-year. However, the relatively
strong retail level demand is not translating to
broader economic demand which is reflected
in Adelaide’s CPI increasing only 0.7 percent
year-on-year.
17. SA RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING APPROVALS
Trends for March 2016 quarter
Total dwelling units
Down 0.4 percent for quarter and
Down 4.2 percent year on year.
Private sector houses only
Down 2.5 percent for quarter and
down 1.4 percent year on year.
Total dwelling units
(excluding private houses)
Up 3.9 percent for quarter and
down 9.8 percent year on year.
SA EXPORTS
Trends for March 2016 quarter
SA Merchandise exports
Down 11.9 percent for quarter and
down 0.3 percent year on year.
SA CPI
Trends for March 2016 quarter
Key movers for quarter
Down 0.3 percent for quarter
but up 0.7 percent year on year.
Electricity (+4.9%), secondary
education (+4.3%) and
automotive fuel (-11.6%).
SA BUSINESS
CONDITIONS
& CONFIDENCE
Trends for March 2016 quarter
Business Confidence
Down 2 index points to 92.2
points but up 6.4 points year
on year.
Business Conditions
Down 9.5 index points to 96.4
points but up 7.8 points year
on year.
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18. ECONOMIC
BAROMETER
It’s time for bold action on the economy
There can be no question that now is the time
for action in our state. To invoke the language
of economist John Maynard Keynes – it’s time
to give the market’s ‘animal spirits’ something
with which to work.
The South Australian economy has an attitude
problem. However this could be turned around
with some bold decisions that would kick-start
the action we need.
But first, what sort of picture does the
March quarter ABS data paint for the state’s
economy? I won’t repeat all the data that is
on the preceding pages but, in summary:
• Unemployment is down slightly but so too is
the participation rate – which is a concern
because people are giving up on the search
for jobs.
• Inflation is heading downwards – which
raises the possibility of deflation which can
be positive or negative for the economy.
• Business confidence is volatile but is
trending up in the past two years, and
• State Final Demand seasonally adjusted for SA
over the past year was a weak 0.5 percent.
South Australia has received some good news
in recent times with the submarine and naval
patrol boat decisions and various transport
promises in the Federal election campaign. But
these major projects are some years away and
the underlying confidence in the economy does
not look good for the State’s short to medium
term outlook.
The softness in the State’s economy in the
next two years is effectively a vacuum left by
the demise of mainstream manufacturing and
the fact that some of the major naval projects,
for example, will not produce a lot of economic
stimulus until they begin.
We can fill that gap with major, shovel-ready
infrastructure projects. And we have a unique
opportunity to do so.
The ten-year bond rate hit a 122-year low
in mid-May. The market is saying the
Commonwealth Government can borrow at
somewhere between 2.2 and 2.3 percent over
ten years.
Governments should take advantage of that
outrageously low borrowing rate and use it.
It’s a one-off, low-capital-cost opportunity to
lock in a low rate of borrowing, issue some
bonds and put the capital to work on major
infrastructure projects.
The private sector will respond and do the
work. That will generate growth which, in turn,
creates jobs.
There are a number of infrastructure projects
which, if funded, could be brought forward to
fill the looming gap in economic activity.
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
(NAIS) is just one example of economically
productive infrastructure that could receive
a green light if funding was available.
Con Michalakis
Chief Investment Officer
19. South Australia has a competitive strength
in food and fibre production and state and
federal funding for the NAIS would open up
about 3,600 hectares on the Northern Adelaide
Plains for intensive horticulture and livestock
production using wastewater from an upgraded
Bolivar treatment plant.
The increased food and fibre output would
coincide with the opening of key markets
through Asia from the recently negotiated free
trade agreements with countries like China.
The ‘debt and deficit’ critics might decry
increased borrowings but the political aversion
to public debt when it is well-employed and
contributing to growth is hard to sustain. There
is no sound economic argument for balancing
the books for its own sake. We can, and should,
put capital to work for the greater good.
There are also people who will argue that
increased borrowings would jeopardise efforts
by the State Government to regain the much
coveted AAA credit rating. But if we fund
infrastructure, create jobs and generate
growth, the deficit will look after itself,
and the AAA credit rating will follow.
The South Australian economy,
in ‘economic-speak’ looks
like a classic case of
aggregate demand.
It needs Keynes’ ‘animal spirits’ that can be
helped by government spending to generate
demand. Governments then step away and let
the private sector do the work.
The short-term health of the SA economy
requires such bold and ambitious action.
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20. BUSINESS SA
WORKING FOR…
BARKUMA INC
Training away stereotypes
At any given time, with the inclusion of mental
health, 25 percent of Australia’s population has
a disability.
This startling statistic was shared with The Pulse
by Geoff Blackwood, CEO of Barkuma Inc, whose
driving force is to break down stereotypes
surrounding people with a disability and encourage
inclusion – both in society and the workplace.
“They’re people who vote and pay taxes, they’re
consumers, and they’re potential employers and
employees,” Mr Blackwood explained.
Barkuma is a member based, not-for-profit
organisation that provides a range of services
to assist people with a disability to live and work
in the community.
Established in 1967 by a group of parents in
Adelaide’s northern suburbs, Barkuma has grown
to employ more than 260 staff across five sites in
metropolitan Adelaide (including two factories at
Elizabeth and Holden Hill) and currently provides
services to over 800 people with disabilities.
Barkuma is also a registered training organisation,
offering people who have English as a second
language, are long term unemployed and those
who have been made redundant – particularly in
the manufacturing industry – the opportunity to
reskill through studying an accredited Certificate
III or IV in Disability, Mental Health or Individual
Support (Disability).
“Barkuma has factories – why not use the skills of
those who have worked in manufacturing all their
lives to now support people with a disability
working in that environment? People just assume
disability support is just in schools or in the home.
It’s not. It’s in employment, education and training.”
“There is huge scope for growth for roles in
disability, aged care and community services,”
Mr Blackwood said.
According to Barkuma, hospitality is the main
employer of people with a disability, followed by
roles in administration. Horticulture, transport and
construction were identified as potential growth
industries for employing people with a disability.
“The thought of an
apprenticeship or
traineeship for someone
with an intellectual disability
is no longer just a pipedream.
It’s simply about how you
train them and ensure they
can transfer the skills
they’re learning to the job,”
Mr Blackwood explained.
“Disability can be isolating. Providing employment
gives people a sense of purpose and allows them
to feel included.”
To discover more about Barkuma,
visit www.barkuma.com.au
Through the Australian Chamber of Commerce
and Industry, Business SA is a proud participant
in the Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance –
a collaboration of thirteen business groups,
government agencies and support organisations
like beyondblue and the Black Dog Institute –
which promotes the development of healthy
workplaces across the nation.
21. Member name: Barkuma Inc
Location: Adelaide
Member since: 1998
Services used: Publications,
PAYpacks, training, events
Barkuma trainee, Rebecca Touzeau, with Chief Executive Geoff Blackwood
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22. STATEWIDE SUPER
SPOTLIGHT ON…
REDARC
The power of training
One of South Australia’s manufacturing success
stories, Redarc, has created a culture of continual
learning and development for workers at all levels
of the award winning organisation.
Redarc, based in Lonsdale, is an advanced
electronic manufacturer with annual revenue
of approximately $40 million and employing
more than 130 staff. It manufactures a range
of power conversion products including battery
management systems, electric brake controllers,
inverters and custom electronics that are
supplied to the automotive, mining, defence,
agricultural and marine industries.
The success of the 2014 Telstra Australian
Business of the Year is reflected in increasing
sales and ever expanding international markets.
In the past twelve months Redarc has expanded
its markets and established supply agreements
with Navman USA and Portable Power
Technology UK.
This level of continued growth and market
expansion would be impossible without a
constant focus and investment in research and
development together with employee training
and development.
The majority of staff on the production floor
arrive without qualifications or experience so all
staff need to undertake training. The foundation
training focuses on language, literacy and
numeracy (LLN), which addresses the initial
requirements to underpin a manufacturing
qualification. Training is conducted during
normal business hours and staff are paid for
their time participating in training.
To get a sense of the scale of Redarc’s
commitment to employee development,
prospective employees need to look at the
company website. There they’ll find a values
set that includes: “We will encourage the
personal development of all Redarc team
members to ensure we nurture our innovative
company culture.”
“No matter the entry point into the organisation,
employees will be encouraged and supported
to participate in continued training and
development,” Redarc Chief Executive Officer,
Anthony Kittel told The Pulse.
“This varies depending
on the individual’s needs
and their current skill set.
We have some employees
who are supported with
language, literacy and
numeracy and others
who are participating
in postgraduate study
including MBA
qualifications,” he said.
“As an advanced manufacturer we need a highly
skilled and empowered workforce. We have an
unrelenting passion for learning and building
a team-based culture. We regularly develop
our staff, and without embracing new training
methods, the quality of our products and
services wouldn’t be at the level that they are.
23. “Several years ago we participated in a three-year
training partnership with TAFE South Australia
supported by funding through the Australian
Government. The program enabled TAFE staff
to work with us to customise training and
delivery approaches, specifically tailored to the
needs of our employees and within the context
of our business.”
Redarc is also committed to developing students
into professional and capable members of the
community, and they proudly offer high school
students an opportunity to undertake a period
of work experience. There is an opportunity
for undergraduate engineering students to
undertake their industrial experience within
the manufacturing facility in Lonsdale, South
Australia. Through their annual Vacational Work
Experience Program, students gain hands on
experience and are exposed to real life projects,
whilst being rotated through the production,
testing and R&D areas of the business.
“From day one it was my intention to create
a company that valued life-long learning
and encouraged every individual to
identify their passion and become
the best they can be in their field.
Ultimately, it is this that will
lead us to global success,”
Mr Kittel said.
Redarc’s Matthew Rankine with work experience student, Issak Sulda, from Marcellin Technical College
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24. BUSINESS SA
WORKING FOR…
FLIGHT TRAINING
ADELAIDE
The sky is the limit for training
South Australia is viewed as the ideal
environment for aviation training, according to
Flight Training Adelaide CEO, Johan Pienaar.
“South Australia has clear skies, good weather for
most of the year, and clean air. We also have vast
airspace and geography, which means we are not
as congested as any other training environments,
making us a very attractive prospect when
it comes to training safety and quality,”
Mr Pienaar explained.
Located at Parafield Airport, Flight Training
Adelaide (FTA) currently employs 177 staff,
including flying instructors and ground school
instructors and, at any point in time, has
between 260-280 students studying and
living at the college.
FTA has a fleet of over 30 modern aircraft,
including single engine, twins and aerobatic
aeroplanes and helicopters, as well as
seven simulators.
Their training ethos is focused on producing
future airline and helicopter captains, rather than
simply training cadets to obtain a licence.
“Our biggest achievement is in the legacy of what
we do. We have a success rate of 97 percent
of students who pass the course and nearly
everyone who passes goes on to become airline
co-pilots and captains.
“We also train 40 flying instructors per year at this
college and I employ 50 percent of those flying
instructors into my own business every year,”
said Mr Pienaar.
In 2015, FTA was presented with the
Grand Master’s Australian Medal from
HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, for their
significant contribution to international airline
pilot flying training.
FTA is also a five-time State winner of the
Business SA Export Awards and winner of a
national Australian Export Award.
“You have people working
tirelessly day after day,
providing a high quality
product to some of the best
airlines in the world, so you
want to give the people the
reward they deserve for
the hard work they put in
and you want to put the
company on the map for
what it does – and the
Export Awards gave us
exactly that opportunity.”
“It has given us more influence in the industry –
all of our customers sat up and paid attention,”
Mr Pienaar said.
As for the future of training in the aviation
industry, according to Mr Pienaar, the worldwide
requirement is 20,000 new pilots per year for the
next 20 years, based on current aircraft orders.
“All the reputable flying schools in the world at the
moment can only supply 12,000 pilots per year.
That’s 8,000 pilots that are probably not going
to train at the best schools in the world, but
they’re going to be sharing the airspace with us.
So I reckon that’s where the market growth lies,”
Mr Pienaar explained.
“I think the growth of aviation training is exponential.”
25. Member name:
Flight Training Adelaide
Location: Parafield Adelaide
Member since: 2008
Services used: Training,
publications, events
Johan Pienaar with
Cathay Pacific aviation students
To discover more about
Flight Training Adelaide,
visit www.flyfta.com
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26. BUSINESS SA:
WE’RE HERE FOR GROWTH
Business SA continues to successfully advocate
on behalf of members and the broader business
community on the issues that lie at the heart of
corporate competitiveness and success.
All of our advocacy, business advice, training
and membership support are best summed up
by our catchphrase: Working for your business,
working for South Australia.
Our recent policy successes supporting that
goal include:
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Business SA CEO, Nigel McBride,
travelled to Finland, France and the
United Kingdom in April on a nuclear
fact-finding mission and continues
to play an influential role in the public
debate following the publication of the
Nuclear Royal Commission’s report.
Business SA has led the debate on South
Australia’s potential role in nuclear waste
storage since first calling for a mature
conversation on the issue in its pre-State
election Charter in 2010.
Gas pricing
Business SA lobbied for a reduction
in capital expenditure in the recent
consultation process for Australian Gas
Networks’ 2016-21 regulatory proposal.
The Australian Energy Regulator’s final
decision reduced AGN’s claim by $242.9
million over the next five years, resulting
in a $750 fall in the average annual small
business gas bill from 2016-17.
Water pricing
Business SA continued to advocate for
restraint in SA Water’s revenue recovery
which subsequently flows to water prices.
We welcomed the final determination
by the Essential Services Commission
of SA in June that that will reduce the
per kilolitre water price for businesses
by 3.6 percent while sewerage charges
will fall by 13.7 percent and 13.2 percent
for metropolitan and regional customers
respectively.
Business SA’s recent State Budget 2016-17
submission highlighted key recommendations
for Government to assist business-led economic
growth including:
Re-introducing the payroll exemption
for apprentices and trainees which was
abolished in the 2012/13 budget to arrest
our high rate of youth unemployment.
Locking in the existing 50 percent
payroll tax rebate for small businesses
with payrolls between $600,000 and
$1,000,000 for another three years to
encourage jobs growth.
Bring forward scheduled cuts
to stamp duty on commercial property
transfers to effectively abolish by
1 July 2017 in order to expedite potential
business transfers and restructures.
Expand ESCOSA’s role to identify and
prioritise infrastructure proposals and
ensure transparency of assessment and
an independent cost-benefit analysis.
Prioritising limited resources to invest
in growth enabling infrastructure like the
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
which will deliver both environmental and
economic outcomes.
Establish an Export Ready Program
to bridge the services gap between setting
up a business and transitioning it into a
position where it is ready to export.
27. BUSINESS SA
2016 EXPORT
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in the State.
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