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2021 Census Highlights
Working from home, uptick in McMansions, the coming of Carmageddon, mental health concerns plus the meteoric rise of aged and disabled carers
Read lessAustralia@2030 - Businesses to be in
Australia at 30 million by 2030 has a revitalised manufacturing sector, cities built around 20-min hubs, rising agribusiness sector, agile workforce and challenges in aged care
Read lessChange of Direction - Sectors on the Rise
Post-pandemic Australia driving demand for agribusiness, mining (especially lithium), defence (material), industrial space, housing (including affordable and social) and, above all, aged and disabled care
Read lessCustomer of the Future - New Markets and Behaviours)
Lifestyle obsessed, home focussed, tech-savvy customers of the future will demand more for less
Read lessIn Search of Skills - Tapping Labour Pools
Australia desperately needs skilled workers in healthcare, engineering, data science, trades especially building & construction as well as unskilled workers
Read lessMillennial Spending Boom
Over the balance of the 2020s Millennials (born 1983-2001) will pass into their 40s and unleash a tidal wave of consumer and household spending
Read lessRegions on the Rise - New drivers of Growth
Post-Covid lifestylers, downshifting boomers, Millennials on the move plus a surge in demand for agribusiness is reimagining regional Australia
Read lessShallower Labour Pools
Plummeting fertility rates (globally) are reducing the working-age population and driving up demand for automation
Read lessThe Great Tech Shift - Apps for absolutely everything
Out with call centres in with the great appification as B2C communication shifts from in-person calls to apps, AI and chatbots in a world where customers are evermore tech-savvy
Read lessThe Way We Work
The rise of remote work feeds into the next generation’s desire to have greater control over how workplace value is delivered.
Read lessBernard Salt
Australia's Leading Social Commentator, Author and Demographics Expert.
With a reputation that precedes him, Bernard Salt works as a trend analyst and forecaster for business, government, and society. His first book, 'The Big Shift,' was a bestseller and both highlighted and predicted the big surge in demand for lifestyle and residential property. Using an abundance of research to back up his claims, Bernard is well positioned to deliver an engaging and informative presentation.
Bernard’s second book, 'The Big Picture,' was another bestseller and detailed the change in work, life, relationships, and society within the 21st Century. His third book, ‘Man Drought,' not only attracted ample attention but introduced a new term into Australian vocabulary.
Bernard is the founder of KPMG Demographics and continues to plan and write several global studies for the company, including Beyond the Baby Boomers (2007) along with The Global Skills Convergence (2008), both of which piqued media interest. Currently, Bernard heads The Demographics Group, which provides specialist advice on demographic, consumer, and social trends for business.
As a popular speaker both nationally and internationally, Bernard is highly sought-after for his understanding and knowledge of Australia’s demographics. Described as a captivating, interesting, and entertaining speaker, Bernard works to stimulate and engage with his audiences at an array of events.
As the global pandemic continues, Bernard can tailor his presentation to discuss the effects of the Coronavirus and the opportunities for business success in this brave new world. He can present his keynote speech by virtual broadcast to your organization through videoconferencing, live streaming, and Zoom events.