F4BG Monthly Networking Luncheon October 2026 - “The Changing Landscape: Workforce Shortages, Rising Costs & AI"

At our October luncheon, Sally Mlikota will dive deep into the changed landscape of pressures on our workforce, jobs, careers. and how AI is benefitiing and modifying how we work, hire and succeed.

As the Cairns economy grows, businesses continue to face workforce shortages, rising costs, migration challenges and the emergence of AI. Join Sally Mlikota, CBC Staff Selection, for an engaging and practical discussion on the trends shaping careers, recruitment and small business success in 2026 and beyond.

Many will remember Sally's presentation some years ago and things have changed greatly since then with jobs and our workforce.

Sally Mlikota is an experienced company director, governance professional and Managing Director of CBC Staff Selection North Queensland. With more than 35 years' experience across Australia and internationally, she brings a unique perspective on workforce trends, leadership, recruitment and regional economic development. Sally is a Non-Executive Director of Economic Development Queensland, Chair of the EDQ People & Culture Committee, and serves on a number of governance and industry bodies focused on strengthening business and workforce capability.

Once again, this will be a most informative, not-to-be-missed lunch providing you with both personal & professional development your business and some great networking and we look forward to seeing you there.