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Firms still hiring but professional services ads fall

Workers still have many jobs to choose from though ad numbers are dropping off as hiring starts to wind down.

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Parliamentary report slams mutual obligation, calling for total overhaul of employment services

A parliamentary inquiry has delivered a scathing indictment of Australia’s employment services, finding it does not serve the interests of job seekers or employers and urging the privatised system be partially wound back.

The Conversation

Banks pass on rate hikes to thrifty home loan customers

Some mortgage holders are already trimming their spending and working extra hours, with the latest rise to put more pressure on households and the economy.

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Taking a mental health day is important – here’s how to ask for one

Workers are looking to take time off for their mental health – but old-school stigma over taking a mental health day still exists.

The New Daily

Healthcare and education worker shortages slow the fall of job ads

Job ads are falling from record highs but certain industries, such as healthcare and education, are far less affected than others.

The New Daily

Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened

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Australia past 'peak tightness' in labour market, economists say

Rising unemployment and falling job vacancies may be signalling a turning point in Australia's labour market, economists say.

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Vibrant new over-25s nightclub set to rejuvenate Grafton Street's nightlife

The venue, that is located in the heart of Dublin's city centre, will be opening its doors this weekend

Dublin Live

Complacent mortgage holders stung by higher rates

Failing to swap to a better home loan rate could be costing mortgage holders hundreds of dollars extra per month.

The New Daily

From perks to clothing: What Australian workers want has changed over 25 years

Workers and work culture in generally have been evolving for years– and the pandemic has pressed fast-forward.

The New Daily

Ask an expert: is finding purpose the key to career fulfilment?

Here’s how to find meaning in your nine-to-five, from two people who’ve done it

The Guardian - AU

Five steps to finding the right job for you 

Not many would say they are working in their dream jobs. Whether it’s a poor salary, underwhelming company culture or long hours - their current role just isn’t cutting it.

The New Daily

Why Australian universities are outsourcing courses to for-profit providers

As courses go online, institutions are increasingly using external companies to deliver them, sparking concerns about quality and value for money

The Guardian - AU

Workers miss out as gulf between wages and inflation widens

A slowdown in salary growth shows workers are missing out on businesses' surging post-pandemic profits – even those that are in high demand.

The New Daily

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Retail sales bounce back after festive season slide

Retail turnover has improved after a softer-than-expected result in December largely attributed to evolving spending patterns.

The New Daily

Wages will still lag inflation in 2023, even as pay packets get fatter

Wages are expected to continue rising this year, but real wages are expected to fall – experts explain why.

The Conversation

Already under fire politically, Three Waters is also threatened by NZ's critical shortage of skilled engineers

There were nearly 300 water engineer positions advertised on recruitment website Seek last month. The high demand for these specialist engineers bodes ill for the government’s Three Waters reform, which will rely heavily on experts the country currently doesn’t have in the required numbers.

The New Daily

‘Influx’ of workers relieve hard-hit industries as job ads trend down

Almost a year since Australia's borders reopened, the latest job ads data shows the desperate scramble for workers looks to be calming down.

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Sign-on bonuses soar in popularity

Sign on bonuses have soared in popularity as a way to attract workers in a hot labour market without baking in higher pay for the long term.

ABC News

Wages growth looks likely to have peaked, with advertised salaries 'treading water'

The latest data on advertised salaries relieve concerns about a prices-wages spiral, with early signs that pay growth may already be peaking.

AAP

Seek sticks to guidance in positive market

Seek says a shortage of workers and high demand is providing positive market conditions for the jobs advertiser.

The New Daily

Five sure signs you’re ready to find a new job

Knowing the right time to find a new job can be fraught with uncertainty as it raises a lot of ‘what if’ questions.

AAP

Jobless rate stays at 3.5 per cent

Hiring new workers has barely got any easier with the national unemployment rate remaining stable at 3.5 per cent in September.

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Labor’s immigration and housing policies are an explosive combination

If the Labor government doesn’t start co-ordinating its immigration and housing policies, the mixture will be explosive.

The New Daily

Five ways to make a lasting impression

No one wants to be forgettable – especially when interviewing for a new job or aiming for a promotion. Making a positive and lasting impression is key.

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