Local firms benefit from workforce development initiative
Source: South Australia. Minister for Small Business. Media Release.
South Australia is leading the country with a pioneering new project to help local businesses develop their workforce. Minister for Small Business Paul Holloway says the Building Business Capability in Workforce Development initiative arose out of the need for metropolitan and regional businesses to better manage the development of their workforce. Speaking after launching a workshop at the Southern Adelaide Business Enterprise Centre, Mr Holloway says the business development program is delivered through ‘hands-on’ training sessions conducted by experienced management consultants. “These sessions cover topics such as creative ways to attract and retain skilled workers, induction, training, development and performance management and reward,” Mr Holloway says. “This is a smart way of addressing a number of workforce challenges in dynamic times, as our population ages and skills are seen as critical to business success.”