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Follow our January 2025 product update as we share all of the latest and greatest features we’ve released over the last month. Published Updated 5 mins read Contents A big hello from the Employment Hero team and welcome to the first product update for 2025. We hope you had a restful break and are getting…

Published Updated 5 mins read Contents Employment Hero’s December SmartMatch Employment Report highlights the contrasting outcomes of the holiday season Overall employment grew 7.6% YoY yet posted its first negative monthly change in over a year (-0.1% MoM) Median hourly wage rose 4.5% YoY, reaching $42.20 in December 2024 Full-time employees saw the strongest gains…

Published Updated 6 mins read Contents The silly season is just around the corner, which means lots of retailers and hospitality organisations are on the lookout for extra staff to manage the holiday rush. If you’re looking for Christmas casual jobs, now’s the perfect time to start applying.  We’ve pulled together a list of industries…

Published Updated 9 mins read Contents Ever wondered how some people land the best jobs, while you spend hours searching for roles and applying?  The secret to landing your dream role isn’t submitting hundreds of applications on job boards. In fact, most of the dream jobs aren’t posted online at all. You may not know…

Published Updated 9 mins read Contents What is career cushioning – the recession-ready work trend of 2025? Need something soft to sit on while you work? We’re here to spill the tea on the latest trend to take over the workplace. Recent high profile mass layoffs in the tech industry have had a seismic effect…

Contents Benefits are quickly overtaking salary as the main reason why people either take a job or stay longer at their company. Whether you’re employed or looking for work, it pays to know what benefits you could be scoring. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the best benefits to look for in 2025. What…

Published Updated 14 mins read Contents Experts answer: “What is something I wish I knew before starting my career?” Starting your career can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. Whether you’re about to graduate, or you’ve just landed your dream gig, it can be nerve-wracking to start your career journey.  And from there, it’s a…

Published Updated 4 mins read Contents In the job hunt, the cover letter often feels like a necessary evil. They’re long, they need to be unique, and they take ages to write.  So why are they necessary, where did this tradition originate, and is it still relevant today? Let’s take a closer look at the history…