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Almost half of all executives surveyed in Executive Monitor’s latest report indicated they are planning to look for a new job in 2011, despite only 22% of the participating executives saying they are dissatisfied with their current employment.
The report also shows high confidence in the executive job market, with 64% of participants saying they believe they could find a new job within three months or less of leaving their current employment.
“Executives are showing increased confidence in light of the encouraging post-GFC economic conditions and a buoyant hiring climate fuelled by a low unemployment rate,” said Phillip Tusing, author of the report.
South Australian EPA chief executive to retire
The Chief Executive of the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority Helen Fulcher has advised the SA Government she will retire when her contract ends on August 31 this year.
Greens announce salary cap push
The Greens have announced their push for salary cap of just under $2 million for the nation’s executives, bringing the cap to around 30 times the country’s average salary.
‘Two-strike’ pay package passes parliament, awaits coalition support
A push by the Greens to cap the salaries of the nation’s executives is threatening to derail the Federal Government’s ‘two-strike’ test pay package reform.
Shergold appointed to head up NSW Public Service Commission
Professor Peter Shergold AC, has been appointed incoming Chairman of the Board of the NSW Public Service Commission.
Skills shortages in NSW hinder recovery
Skills shortages are continuing to have a significant impact on business performance in New South Wales, according to the recently released NSW Business Chamber - Commonwealth Bank Business Conditions Survey for the March 2011 quarter.