The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) defines workforce development as “the comprehensive management of human resources, so as to meet better the demands of a global economy at both the national and local levels, through improving economic competitiveness and social cohesion.” 1
The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) undertakes a diverse range of activities to inform workforce development practices through research, projects and funding of programs. Some information from these activities are outlined here.
Reports:
- The Role and Contribution of Tradespeople and Technicians in Australian Research & Development: An Exploratory Study (
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- Leadership, Culture and Management Practices of High Performing Workplaces in Australia: The High Performing Workplaces Index ( PDF 1.22MB | RTF 1.29MB)
1 OECD. 2008. More Than Just Jobs: Workforce Development in a Skills Based Economy