Wendy Perry

Exploring Opportunities for Small Businesses and Startups in Bhutan: A Personal Insight

Entrepreneurship, Innovation / By

Having travelled to Bhutan since 2013, around 10-12 times and spending a week here for BIF in October 2024, it’s clear to me that this unique country holds exciting potential for small businesses and startups. And I say great job to Druksell and CSI Market for working with 600+ businesses, providing an online platform for […]

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From an Australian Skills Taxonomy to a Skills Ontology

Vocational Education and Training / By

The relationship between Australian VET qualifications and the jobs they are aligned to is not tight enough in many industry sectors and job roles. If you don’t work firsthand across a spectrum of competencies, qualifications and Training Packages then this direct evidence might not be obvious to you. Did you know that when building a

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How to Rebuild Employment Services and Future Plan for Australia’s System

Employment, Employment Services, Entrepreneurship / By

Recently I was asked by State Government colleagues what I thought about the Australian Government response to the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services reports. Providing evidence for the House Select Committee on Workforce Australia Employment Services in 2023, hearing others contribute, and submitting formal responses, it was clear that whilst there are

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Addressing Long-Term Unemployment in South Australia: Insights and Recommendations to the South Australian Productivity Commission

Business, Employment, Employment Services, Entrepreneurship, Innovation / By

For 22 years, our private company has been dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by disengaged and long-term unemployed individuals across 32 different countries. Responding to the complex questions surrounding this issue with a Submission to Inquiry into Positioning All South Australians to Share in the Benefits of Economic Growth requires empathy, strategic foresight, and

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South Australian State Budget: All About Families and Kids but What is Missing?

Budget, Business, Funding / By

The South Australian State Budget for 2024-25, announced on June 6, 2024, introduces a range of initiatives and investments poised to significantly impact workforce development, education and training, and business opportunities across various sectors. Key highlights include: Skills Shortage Solutions – Initiatives to address skills shortages, including dedicated streams supporting the attraction, retention, and upskilling

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AI and Strategic Foresight Applied to the Australian VET System and Qualification Reform

21st Century Capabilities, Innovation, Vocational Education and Training / By

AI can mean Appreciative Inquiry as well as Artificial Intelligence, and visiting the USA earlier this year, it has become very clear about the things that are working well in Australia’s VET system, where applying this Appreciative Inquiry methodology asks how we amplify these strengths. So, what are some of the components of VET in

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Essential Role of Deskless Workers and How to Enhance Their Experience

Future Jobs / By

Deskless workers, who comprise up to 80% of the global workforce, are fundamental to numerous industries such as healthcare, construction, retail, & services. These employees typically do not have a fixed office or desk and often engage in field or frontline work​ (Simpplr)​​ (eXo Platform)​. Despite their significant numbers, deskless workers have historically received less

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The next version of the CES mustn’t be designed by bureaucrats in a bubble aka what do clients really need?

Employment Services, Entrepreneurship / By

In the rapidly evolving world of work, the needs of job seekers and those venturing into self-employment are becoming increasingly complex.  As we look toward the next iteration of Workforce Australia with the Commonwealth Employment Services (CES), it’s crucial to consider an innovative approach that addresses not just the technical aspects of employment but also

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An Australian National Skills Passport: Misguided Investment

Vocational Education and Training / By

The proposition for an Australian National Skills Passport appears to be a step backwards, rather than forwards, for workforce development. This concept is not novel; it has resurfaced periodically over the past two decades in Australia but has never gained traction. The reasons for this are numerous and grounded in both practical and strategic considerations.

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