The unemployment rate has remained at 3.5% today, but commentary about the figure is obscuring warnings about the impact of acute talent shortages across Australia, says Robert Walters NSW managing director Andrew Hanson. read more
After abruptly stopping its job ad series last year, ANZ has today launched a new index, which now uses data from Indeed and excludes Seek ads. read more
Talent acquisition is becoming increasingly strategic, and as TA leaders claim their "seat at the proverbial table", their influence will be felt across the c-suite, new research says. read more
Hiring optimism has hit a new peak, with 76% of Australian businesses planning to grow their workforce in 2023, however employers are struggling to retain their new recruits, research shows. read more
An Australian researcher has taken a deep dive into technology-assisted recruitment practices, looking for ways to reduce discriminatory behaviour and outcomes. read more
Proposed changes to the skilled migration system are worth testing and will potentially give Australia an edge in competing for talent against rival economies, says Robert Walters director Jane Lowney. read more
Australia's current "healthy" hiring demand looks likely to continue through the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest major survey from ManpowerGroup. read more