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EPISODE · May 22, 2022 · 4 MIN

Brett O'Riley: Employers and Manufacturers' Association Chief executive says high inflation and house prices mean international workers don'

from Best of Business · host Newstalk ZB

Fears New Zealand's cost of living crisis is stopping international skilled workers from joining our job market.  A survey by Beyond Recruitment has found about 66 percent of businesses say it's harder to keep staff than last year, and 55 percent notice a rise in employees changing jobs It comes after Seek data, released last week, shows some salaries have risen by a third in a year, and the number of jobs listed on Trade Me is at record highs. Employers and Manufacturers' Association Chief executive Brett O'Riley told Mike Hosking pay isn't the only issue. He says because of high inflation and house prices, international workers don't want to live here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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