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. AAP · Dec 12, 2023
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 · Nov 30, 2023
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. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
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 · Jun 12, 2023
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 · Jun 7, 2023
Interest rates blame game continues – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2023
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. ABC News · May 18, 2023
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 · May 4, 2023
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 · Mar 27, 2023
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 · Mar 16, 2023
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 · Mar 16, 2023
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 · Mar 9, 2023
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 · Mar 7, 2023
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 · Feb 28, 2023
The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023 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 · Feb 3, 2023 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 · Dec 22, 2022 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 · Dec 8, 2022 ‘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.
AAP · Nov 25, 2022 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 · Nov 24, 2022 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 · Nov 17, 2022 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 · Nov 13, 2022 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 · Oct 19, 2022 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 · Oct 16, 2022 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 · Oct 10, 2022 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.