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Talent teams in Australia are maturing at a faster rate than those overseas, but none consider themselves "ahead of the curve", new research shows. read more

Some organisations have over-hired in recent years with "no concept of steadily increasing productivity", according to a global HR expert who is calling for a rethink of recruitment practices. read more

Pay growth in the tech sector is showing signs of plateauing in some states, as the market returns to normal after a period of "white-hot" demand, according to Talent's latest salary guide. read more

Peoplebank's latest salary index has recorded a drop in the number of professionals working in digital and IT roles, and a "noticeable decline" in contractor hiring. Meanwhile tech sector layoffs aren't likely to have a major impact on that talent pool, an academic says. read more

New ATS data shows the extent of the recent dip in hiring demand, which should serve as a warning to recruitment leaders and prompt some key actions, according to industry advisor Greg Savage. read more

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.5% in December, in line with the updated figure for November, according to today's ABS Labour Force figures. read more

• LinkedIn names top jobs on the rise
  
• Cyber security specialists top in-demand roles list
  
• NZ job applications soaring read more

• Hiring demand cooler, but "holding firm"
  
• Small dip in December ads: IVI
  
• The good news: Applications per job ad rising read more

Three-quarters of employers intend to maintain or increase their permanent headcount this year, and almost two-thirds plan to do the same with contract positions, according to Robert Half research released today. Meanwhile, similar hiring optimism is reported in ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey. read more

Australian employers have unnecessarily high expectations that their candidates will possess formal qualifications, according to a globally renowned research director. Meanwhile a new report highlights the areas where employees have done the most upskilling this year. read more