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The latest ABS Labour Force data for February 2026 has highlighted an interesting trend beneath the surface – changes in the mix between full-time and part-time employment. Part-time employment surged… View Article

Latest ABS Labour Force seasonally adjusted data shows unemployment edged up to 4.3% in February 2026. But looking beyond the headline, there are some interesting signals beneath the surface: The… View Article

Published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Wage Price Index (WPI) is widely regarded as a reliable indicator of wage growth in Australia.  The seasonally adjusted WPI rose 0.8%… View Article

There was little change in ABS labour force figures for January, with seasonally adjusted unemployment remaining steady at 4.1% nationally (no movement in the participation rate). While this may seem… View Article

Construction is now Queensland’s third largest industry, behind mining and healthcare & social assistance. As Brisbane prepares to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Construction Skills Queensland Horizon… View Article

Latest labour force data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025, with 65,000 additional people employed (full-time jobs… View Article

From AI transforming processes, to evolving candidate experience expectations, flexible work models and data-driven workforce planning, the landscape is shifting quickly. In tight labour markets, good candidates have choices (not… View Article

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

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