#Job Market
Why Australia’s usually busy December was anything but ordinary
Australia's job market skipped the Christmas rush. Employment Hero data reveals hours worked fell sharply in December, with young workers taking the biggest hit. Read the full story.
Unemployment holds at 3.5 pct in June
Unemployment remained unchanged however its expected that weakness will emerge in the labour sector in H2 of 2023.
If you’re serious about a new job – you’ll find one
Trying to secure a new job opportunity can be like playing a numbers game. Feeling defeated before they even start, many job seekers tirelessly pump out applications they know will become one of a few hundred clogging a recruiter’s inbox. But this causes a problem on both sides of the fence: for the recruiter and […]
Businesses more confident under Turnbull’s leadership
A survey of over 1,200 businesses across Australia has revealed that 45 per cent of businesses are more confident under Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership with only 11 per cent reporting to be less confident. The report, produced by local services marketplace ServiceSeeking.com.au represents the largest insight into business confidence and economic sentiment this quarter. […]
Regional Australia brain drain a myth
The myth goes that regional Australia loses its best and brightest to the cities – yet, that’s simply not so.
Work/life balance drives flexible working market growth upwards
The local jobs market has seen increasing growth in part-time employment over the past five years, with a trend emerging away from full-time employment towards more flexible working hours.
Employer confidence and expectations strong across all industries
Employer confidence remains strong despite a predicted drop in sentiment over the July-September 2011 quarter, with just under a third of employers set to grow staff numbers over the next three months.