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
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
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
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
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
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
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