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Demand for permanent staff is up 3
.4%
Demand for temporary and contract staff is up 6
.9%
OF ALL JOB ADVERTISEMENTS IN OCTOBER CAME FROM
THE MINING, UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR.
According to figures from Labourforce, franchises are on the rise, with many tradies looking for the
support of a larger brand while still working autonomously.
25
.6%
IN 2014-2015, TRADIE
JOB ADVERTISEMENT RATES
WERE UP 20.7%.
TRADESMAN AND HANDYMAN
FRANCHISES GREW 3.2% ANNUALLY
FROM 2009-2014.
Handyman
franchises had a
total estimated
revenue of $882
million in 2014.
*Sources Labourforce Impex Transport, Logistics & Supply Chain Job Index, and Tradesman and Handyman Franchises in Australia: Market Research Report.
VICTORIA HAS SHOWN
THE BIGGEST GROWTH IN
EMPLOYMENT, WITH 6
.2%
INCREASE.
Conversely, NSW was the
weakest performer.
6
.2%
3
.2%
20
.7%