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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.

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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

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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

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 New Daily

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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

The New Daily

‘Not a pretty picture’: Labour shortage pinch this Christmas

Australia's worsening hospitality labour shortage is sparking fears the Christmas rush could be the final straw for remaining workers.

ABC News

Australian employers warned they can't afford to ignore older workers amid skills shortage

Calls are growing for an end to the ongoing bias against older jobseekers as employers are warned they can no longer afford to overlook the untapped talent pool during a nationwide worker shortage.

AAP

Retail sales highest in four months: ABS

Consumers are still spending despite rising interest rates, with retail turnover seeing its largest lift in four months.

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Wages growth jumps for new hires, Seek figures on advertised wages show

Wages growth jumps for new hires, but research shows under-35s are bearing the brunt of a falling share of income going to workers.

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