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September 22, 2025

Are the best people for the job getting gazumped by “perfect” candidates?

AI is changing the face of … well, almost everything. But let’s talk recruitment. If you’re interviewing online (Zoom, Teams, etc), how confident are you that you’re seeing the real… View Article

September 22, 2025

Resignations: the tough love your business might need

Jobs and Skills Australia’s latest Recruitment Insights Report shows 1 in 2 employers are hiring. While staff turnover remains the primary reason for recruitment, it was positive to see that 28% of… View Article

August 21, 2025

AI, Productivity, and the Skills Shift

Productivity growth is determined by multiple factors, including the rate of technological progress, and few shifts have been as rapid as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). A recent report… View Article

August 21, 2025

A tale of two stories

The ABS July labour market data shows unemployment edged down to 4.2% as 24,500 new jobs were added, with participation steady at 67%. According to KPMG’s Australian Labour Market Update (August 2025),… View Article

July 21, 2025

The future of jobs

Did you know that if the world’s workforce was made up of 100 people, 59 will need training (upskilling/reskilling) by 2030? The Future of Jobs Report 2025 (World Economic Forum)… View Article

July 21, 2025

Trade talent war rages on

Key takeaways from the June 2025 Jobs and Skills Australia Recruitment Insights Report: Recruitment activity eased slightly, with 44% of employers hiring in June. While this is down from a… View Article

July 21, 2025

One number doesn’t tell the whole story

June figures have been released by ABS and unemployment has jumped for the first time this year (from 4.1% to 4.3% seasonally adjusted), with a decline in monthly hours worked…. View Article