Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)

Young workers have an amplified risk of experiencing physical and psychosocial harm in the workplace and this must be assessed and addressed by employers, Work Health and Safety (WHS) experts said at a recent webinar for Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) members.   Those aged 25 and under are more likely to be bullied and peer-pressured, experience harassment and have feelings of low job control. It means employers need to implement and deliver #safetymeasures in a way that engages these workers and creates inclusive cultures so young people feel safe to speak up and share concerns, panellists from Bunnings, Agostino Group and Mayfield Group Holdings said. Find out more in our latest blog post. ⬇ #aigroup #workhealthandsafety #youngworkers #psychosocialsafety Trinette Jaeschke Mal Hutchinson Andrew Campbell Tony Scarinci Wendy Larter Jackie Walsh Danny Caporaso Belinda Huddy Helen Shaw Peter Symons  

Shout-out to these Ai Group Apprentice and Trainee Centre apprentices for shining the spotlight on the need for schools to boost awareness of career opportunities within #manufacturing. Kynan Batey, hosted to Hosico Engineering Group ; Blake Sloan, hosted to Marand Precision Engineering Pty Ltd and Mitchell Adam, hosted to ARB Corporation Ltd; shared their views on a discussion panel at Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance's recent National Manufacturing Workforce Forum in Melbourne. They said students were potentially missing out on rewarding careers if schools failed to make them aware of the possibilities of entering the manufacturing industry. “You don't hear about manufacturing in schools,” Mitchell told the audience in Melbourne. Read more here. ⬇ ▪ Launch in Adelaide of Australia's first degree-level apprenticeship: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gDPh9DYz #aigroup #aigroupatc #apprenticeships Craig Hilton Peter Nolan

Some people thrive in meetings. They love the discussion, the decision making and even the difference of opinion. Others would rather go to the dentist than invest another minute in frustrating conversations. It seems that on top of dealing with long agendas, workers are sick of putting up with disruptive and non-productive behaviours and are choosing to opt out of non-essential meetings. In her latest blog post, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) #hrexpert Georgina Pacor identifies common disruptive meeting behaviours and shares tips to overcome them with confidence. ⬇ #aigroup #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #meetingetiquette

Production at a fourth-generation #confectionery business in #adelaide comes to an end today. Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) member Smyth’s Confectionery, established as a sweets stall in Adelaide Central Market in 1910, made the difficult decision to close after the site of its 3500m2 production facility was acquired by the South Australian Government for the T2D road project. Managing Director Peter Smyth said it had been an honour to continue the success of the Smyths before him. “The generations before us made some pretty good decisions,” he said.   “We never got too big for our boots. We stuck at our game, formed great relationships over the years and grew at our own pace. "It's been a great ride." 🍬 Read more about the family that brought you Christmas Mix assorted lollies and Apricot Bites. ⬇ #aigroup #memberengagement Jennifer Thompson Tim Piper AM Deep Patel Kylie McCoy Estha van der Linden Wendy Larter  

Such an important topic — thanks for bringing it to light, James Scotland and Rhiannon Willis. ⬇ #aigroup #supplycircles

Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) subject matter experts have so much knowledge to share. Today, Ai Group IT Director Mark Schmidt is in #brisbane delivering an all-day workshop on #cyberresilience, in partnership with Manufacturing Skills Queensland. Meanwhile, in #sydney, Director Emerging Industries and Innovation David K Martin is a guest speaker at Australian Manufacturing Week, discussing the 3Ds (#decarbonisation, #digitalisation and #diversification) and the online platform, Ai Group futuremap, developed to help SME manufacturing businesses embrace digital transformation. And, after donning PPE for a site visit to Ai Group member and steel wire rope manufacturer Bekaert Australia on Tuesday, Regional Manager NSW Terry Crotty was on stage yesterday, presenting at the Local Jobs Program - Sydney South West Jobs Expo at Liverpool City Council. Super proud of our team's talent, passion and commitment to industry and member needs. 😄 #aigroup #memberengagement #AMW #AMWSydney2024

#manufacturing performance has strongly rebounded since the pandemic, with material increases in value-add, employment, exports, financial performance and capex, a new report by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Research and Economics team reveals. The Manufacturing in Australia: Performance Benchmark Report 2024 highlights key industry trends, including:   ▪ Australian manufacturing is consolidating into more competitive sub-industries, with food and beverages and metals production growing as petrochemicals, machinery and other manufacturing decline;   ▪ Manufacturing has faced tough cost pressures during the recent period of inflation but has also enjoyed buoyant sales price growth;   ▪ Labour supply is the most acute pressure on the industry, with job vacancies at record rates, job turnover growing and wages growth at a 16-year high and   ▪ While the industry's gender pay gap has fallen from 16.8 per cent to 11.2 per cent in a decade, the workforce gender composition is proving slow to change. Click here for the full report: ➡ https://lnkd.in/eeBj8nNk #aigroup Jeenat Jabbar Colleen D. Jeffrey Wilson

#performancereviews are a critical aspect of employee management. When done well, they can motivate, guide and enhance individual and team performance. However, leaders often fall into common traps that hinder the effectiveness of these reviews. In her latest blog post, Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) #hrexpert Georgina Pacor reveals ten common mistakes leaders make in performance reviews and shares six tips for a more effective experience. ⬇ #aigroup #leadership #leadershipdevelopment

Site visits are the best — just ask Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Terry Crotty, who spent the morning learning about #steel wire ropes at Ai Group member Bekaert Australia's Mayfield East premises in #newcastle. Bekaert Australia is the country's lead producer of wire ropes and the only producer of specialised ropes. Terry's host, Stephen Hennessey, credits much of the continued success of the business to positive partnerships with local firms and fellow Ai Group members, InfraBuild and Brent & Warburton, and said he placed great value in Ai Group membership. Happy to hear! 😄 #aigroup #regionalmanufacturing #memberengagement Kylie McCoy

Totally inspired by the terrific panellists who shared industry insights at this morning's Women in Manufacturing breakfast in #rockhampton. Many thanks to Jade Patterson and Megan Byrne, of Adnought Sheet Metal Fabrications; Natalie Rogers, of All Industries Group; and Amanda Hill (Ellrott), of Stresscrete Precast — you were great! The event was hosted by Australian Industry Group (Ai Group)'s Vivienne Filling and presented in partnership with the #queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water. #aigroup #womeninmanufacturing #aigroupWIM #regionalmanufacturing Vickie Rapkins Michelle Farquhar Stephen Smith