3.4% Wage Growth (so why do workers feel worse off?)
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
Labour Market Update (February 2026)
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
A Structural Shift in Qld’s Labour Market is Underway
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
Labour Market Update (Jan 2026)
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
The art and science of recruiting people is changing faster than ever before
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
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
Ready for Work (Career Planning and Job Search Skills)
Top Office Group has been securing local jobs for local people for over 30 years. Fully funded under Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslander’s for Work program, and in conjunction with BUSY… View Article