AIIA NSW Forum ‘Skills for Today, Jobs for Tomorrow’

As the rapid growth in technology continues, concerns about job displacement and predictions of looming job losses is widespread. Some analysts have even gone so far as to suggest that almost half of all jobs in the US and other advanced countries are at risk of being substituted by computers and algorithms within the next […]

Designing tomorrow’s training

retail training

SkillsIQ For retailers to thrive in today’s climate a skilled workforce is imperative. Australian retailers have long been challenged by the availability of local talent to fill buying, planning and online retail roles. This shortage of skills is compounded by the lack of formal training options that support employers in growing their internal teams. It […]

Towards an international standard on sustainable procurement

“Sustainable Procurement aims to reduce the adverse environmental, social and economic impacts of purchased products and services throughout their life” Increasingly, government and private enterprises are incorporating sustainable procurement policies into their corporate governance. Consumers, shareholders and all stakeholders are more aware of the conditions under which goods and services are produced and the long […]