Asia beats Australia at recruiting international talent

A Robert Half study indicates that Australia is not actively recruiting overseas and that Asian countries, including Singapore, are taking international recruiting more seriously. This despite the fact that more people are considering Australia as a potential relocation destination.

50 per cent of Singapore and Hong Kong businesses actively recruit overseas, compared to Australia's 23 per cent. The reasons for Australia lagging behind include a lack of understanding of the legal issues involved, lack of networking among industries, and difficulty obtaining the necessary work visas for workers.

However, there is realization that to continue economic growth, Australia will have to follow Asia's lead and start heavily recruiting globally. There are not enough qualified workers within the continent to meet hiring needs, especially for financial and accounting professionals and skilled tradespeople.

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