Episode Details

What if the biggest risk to your business, and your property portfolio isn't interest rates or migration?

What if it's image?

Right now, whole industries in Australia have an image problem. And that's not just a PR issue - it's a demographic time bomb.

Today Simon Kuestenmacher explains why young Australians are quietly rejecting certain careers, how that will reshape our workforce, and what it means for wages, inflation, housing demand and long-term investment strategy.

In this episode Simon and I, explore the profound impact of industry image issues on workforce dynamics, economic factors, and housing markets.

Additionally, we analyse the potential of AI, robotics, and automation to alleviate labour shortages and the challenges involved.

Join us as we provide insights to help you understand the regional impacts of workforce distribution and urban decentralisation.

Takeaways

· Industry image issues affect workforce dynamics.

· Changing career perceptions influence economic growth.

· Skill shortages lead to wage inflation.

· Migration policies need to be adjusted to address workforce gaps.

· AI and robotics could ease our labour shortages.

· The education system impacts the labour market.

· Trade skills are undervalued in the current economy.

· Regional workforce distribution affects housing.

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