Employers in many industries are crying out por sdtaff without much success. is it bercause the wages beng offered are too low? Or is that the benefits offered on the dole are a better option? Whatever ahppened to the idea of working for the dole?

There is a category that should be included in employment stats: Those who dont want to work and think the state owes them a living!!!!

Yes unemployment is high everywhere, every country. Government need to look at big NGO and Big Companies who are twisting the law and pay the workers "SLAVERY RATE". Even working conditions for some workers are pissed poor. These NGOs and Companies are making lots of money. Tell me, why would I work for Slavery Rate. Stop blaming Covid 19 lockdown. So I challenge any politicians or anyone for that matter Live for $300 a week for 6 months Family size of 4

I will believe that we have an employment crisis when there is no-one on newstart.

I think the Covid thing was like a war without military fighting. It put the economy back for us to start again. All the economy is, it's a giant circle. We work, we pay, we pay tax, the government is supposed to provide services. Businesses are supposed to prosper and reward their hard working employees. The government should be there for the whole country and every citizen, but all we have are criminals. I don't even want to speculate on the future.

WE HAVE IN NZ MORE JOBS THAN THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO WORK EVERY I GO I SEE SIGNS WORKERS WANTED NO SKILLS REQUIRE. WHAT HAPPENED TO ALL THOSE WORKERS THAT LOST THEIR JOBS DUE TO COVID????? THE OTHER WEEK THEY WERE LOOKING FOR 2000 WORKERS AT AUCKLAND AIRPORT. IF YOU CANT WORK DUE TO A DISABILITY OR HEALTH PROBLEMS OK. OTHERWISE THE REST SHOULD GET A JOB, IF THEY TURN DOWN 3 JOBS PUT THEM IN THE ARMED SERVICES FOR 5 YEARS. THERE ARE JOBS OUT THERE EVEN FOR THOSE OVER 65. WE SHOULD BRING IN MORE IMERGRANTS TO FILL THE STAFF SHORTAGE. IF PEOPLE WERE WORKING WE WOULD HAVE LESS RAM RAIDES AND ROBBERIES BY YOUNG PEOPLE.

I would like to know how the government determines the unemployment rate. I have been told that if a person only works 2 hours a week they are deemed as employed. I don’t know if this correct but if it is then the government has questions to answer. A person cannot live on 2 hours of wages a week. I believe the government is telling porkys.

Is there a question here, or a point?

This really has nothing to do with the Discussion topic but i always wonder why on earth anyone wants to become the PM of any country. What a heinous job- i wouldn't want it for any amount of money. I think i'd resign within the first 24 hours!!

There are more jobs in Australia currently than those looking for work. Tradespersons are required urgently, particularly in areas of natural disaster, floods for example. Elsewhere the Government is looking to chage rules regarding pension for older Australians wanting to return to work they are being called on by many employers. Hospitality vacancies everywhere. There are MANY positions in many areas for many people looking for work. Farmers looking for employees , the list goes on and on. Edited 24-Aug-22 20:16pm

There IS work if you WANT to work. I see signs everywhere. Our farmers are screaming for help to harvest their crops. Unfortunately for some, work is a dirty word and they should be denied the free handout. Despite moving around the country with the military, I always had a job.

There are many retails/ food shops that can not get stay. Some people believe they are entitled and do not have to work. I accept there people unemployable but many other can do something. Time for the Government to get fair dinkum. Casual workers are doing something.

HEAPS of jobs going age care crying out for help even supermarkets can't get staff there are heaps of jobs and the work force is tired of carrying the load for those that just don't want to work.

Luckily for me I have never been unemployed in my working life. However, trying to return to work after children was quite scary. All the skills you thought you had were suddenly different and unless you caught up with the latest trends you were "on the shelf."

It depends on how you interpret unemployed.... some people work casually and that is not any good if you are trying to budget, get a flat etc. Some people take any job that is offered because at least they are working and they try to gain skills to increase their chances of getting a better job. Some people will only work in cities and turn their noses up at work in rural settings, which is why you get backpackers and others brought in from overseas working on farms.

I’m retired now but if the pension was cut I’m sure i would find work again Just start my Plumbing business up again

Along the line of what Ksthy C said. The unemployment rate is a conjured up number. I was of the understanding that if you were working even 1 hour you were considered “ employed”. This rate only takes into consideration people who have registered as jobseekers to receive benefits. People who don’t qualify for benefits or who don’t want to be involved with Centrelink aren’t included, with the underemployed. The many jobs that suddenly became available are in the Casualised workforce that has been imposed upon us. Low wage, no security etc..

And overfull employment leads to increased greed and wage demands which fuels inflation.

We have more jobs than unemployed we need more workers

Have to agree with both John F and Greg B, you're spot on with your comments, couldn't have said it better myself...

I do think the government as well as everyone in society should be working hard to bring the unemployment rate down.

With the unemployment rate around 4%. If you want to work you can get a job. The 4% are mostly unemployable, and the Government will give them a living

The media states that unemployment is at its lowest and that employers are trying to get staff. The unemployment rate is about 6%, These people are paid by the government to stay at home, I'm not saying all of them but a majority are routing the unemployment system.

many statistics are slewed. As was once said 'Politicians use statistics like a drunk uses a lamp post" Any world event messes with employment, it's how each government reacts and what actually happens along the way that makes the difference to recovery. It is time that people realised government help/payment should only be Help up NOT Hand out. Children should not be conceived while being supported by government/tax payer/worker-Don't tell me beneficiaries pay tax as that was done to make it "look good' It is taking from Peter to give to Paul

I rate unemployment as pretty poor...

RETIRED SORRY

The figures are so dodgy though, If you work 4 hours or more you are not considered unemployed, you are not counted even though you receive benefits, its just one way the government fudge the numbers in order to look like they are doing a great job. Unemployment is absolutely not at a record low, you cant survive on 4 hours per week of work. Consider this tens of thousands of small businesses were forced to close, they are our countries highest employers, there are not record numbers of jobs available, secondly, the claim is there is a labour shortage, no there isnt their is 'you can not work if you choose not to undergo a medical procedure' which will neither prevent you from contracting or spreading this thing. Everyone needs to be able to provide for themselves, stop this BS and let those people return to work

I really don't have an opinion about this.

If there is a job shortage and another financial crash leading to a Depression, it'll be created by our corrupted Western governments to fast forward the roll out of the NWO. Edited 24-Aug-22 12:56pm

So the question is what exactly? The main thing I have seen with jobs being pushed is they are either entry level or on a Commission Only Basis so either way you get minimum wage or nothing neither of which is really a job but it is slavery.

Plenty of jobs out there but hard to get workers government needs to reduce their payments

Yes unemployment maybe down but a lot of people are working 2 or 3 some times even 4 part time jobs just to make ends meat. Some people are skipping meals so their children can be fed or so their child can go on a school excursion or worse so they can pay the rent. Looks good on paper but ask some one that runs a soup kitchen or a charity food box there has never been more demand needed. With less charitable donations they are relying on supermarkets for their out of date stock and other charitable organisations to step up.

things have improved in Australia, at present there are more jobs than people applying for them.

Now it looks like lots of people could lie their jobs next year.

Here in Australia we have the patently absurd policy by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) which says that if a person is employed for just ONE HOUR per WEEK they are considered to be "Fully Employed". Maybe those in charge at the ABS, the Politicians, CEOs and other who are being paid many Hundreds of Thousands per year - if not more as is the case with people such as the CEO of Australia's Commonwealth Bank on his multi-million dollar salary plus even more Millions in Bonuses can afford to live on just One Hours Pay but some poor schmuck getting just $27.50 for Just One Hours Work per Week most certainly can't. The entire system has been corrupted and corrupted for Purely Party Political reasons. It suits the Politicians to be able to claim that Unemployment under their policies is as low as 3.5%. It is beyond time that Government Agencies, such as the ABS, started to be Honest and told the TRUTH - a Truth which everyone already knows and that is that the Real Unemployment Rate is probably closer to 7% or more.Edited 24-Aug-22 11:03am

We have businesses here that are willing to take on people and train them as they can't find staff. So anyone who says they can't find a job, doesn't want one. It may not be the job you want but you never know where it might lead. It would at least give you the self satisfaction of bringing in a wage and contributing instead of just taking.

So, your point is?

People are lazy and don't want to go back to work or to the office. Shame on them. Let them be victims of covid, while people who will work with Covid precautions do what they need to do, instead of searching for every handout.

There are jobs available here in NZ but as there is not much difference in the unemployment benefit & the wage people are opting not to work

The unemployment rate is increased and it is hard to find work

And they want pensioners like me back in the workforce

my son who is unemployed recently moved out, I said why are you moving he said I saw in the news that there were 2000 jobs in jeopardy and that he was moving there, apologies yet again can't resist dad jokes

that is a sad state of affairs you dont know how things pan out hope and pray your job stays permanet

And....?

in an imperfect world, that see-saw of events shall always happen

I was made redundant in 2020 after being employed at the same company for 30 years and was a Production Supervisor, and I was unable to find work and probably due to my age I am still unable to find work. I still have another 2 years before I can get a pension.

It's a lot of people is not working right now is because they might lose their jobs due to the pandemic or other reasons.

Unfortunately too many people got used to not working so they chose not to go back to work. Now with inflation it may not be economically feasible to go back to work

yes

I think a lot of people were spoilt during the pandemic, with being given handouts, and now the priveleged ones expect it to continue.

One, the Great Depression did not end in the USA till 1955 (after McCarthyism ended) - because rationing did not end till 1955. Two, during the Great Depression - people wanted to work (in the USA). During the Covid19 (lockdowns and shutdowns) - people wanted to work - but on a livable minimum wage (the minimum wage in the USA is $7.25 an hour - which nobody can live on). Three, exactly what point are you trying to make?Edited 24-Aug-22 06:58am

Yes. No jobs, high unemployment, supply failures. A lot of similarities.

good isn't it?

Yes, Your statement in the main seems correct...is there any feedback in particular that you seek?