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Australia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast lane
14 April 2025 – Australia’s job market slows but Gen Z surges. Casual jobs jumped 10.1% and teen hiring rose 27% as employers shift focus to flexible, young talent.
Labour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, Employment Hero data reveals
27 June 2025 – New data shows a labour divide: Tech wages soared 9% to nearly $60/hr, while retail lags behind at $29. A two-speed economy is emerging for Australia.
Peak season powers a nationwide workforce rebound
11 December 2025 – Strong BFCM sales drove a surge in working hours. Retailers and casuals led the rebound after a brutal 2025, with casual shifts jumping 7.2% nationwide.
Job market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressure
13 November 2025 – New data shows a 6.4% hiring surge driven by engineers and young casuals. Wages rose 4.8% while working hours continued to fall.
Green shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fall
15 Oct 2025 – Employment Hero September Jobs Report shows 5.5% hiring growth and 5.0% wage rises. SMEs are defying the soft economy, though working hours continue to slide.
How SEQUAL built a stronger care team through the Hero Foundation.
Faced with 300 applicants per role, Brisbane NDIS provider SEQUAL used Hero Foundation to find quality hires with a 100% success rate. Read the case study.
SBSCH closure: What small businesses need to know
Learn why the Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH) is closing, key dates, compliance impacts and your transition options.
Employment Hero Named Australia’s Most Recommended in 2025 Finder Awards
15 Dec 2025 – Employment Hero was voted the most trusted and recommended HR software in the 2025 Finder awards from more than 60,000 Australians. Read the full story here.
Employment Uncovered 2025: The Story of Australian Work
17 Dec 2025 – Inside the story of Australian work in 2025. From rising ‘sickies’ to hiring fatigue, see how workforce patterns are shifting. Read the full insights.
PEO vs. EOR: A guide to global hiring
Learn the key differences between a PEO and an EOR. Discover why an EOR is the smarter, safer way to hire international talent and expand your business.
How this defence marine contractor cut payroll from 3 days to 30 minutes with Employment Hero
Defence contractor NORSTA reduced payroll processing time by 99% and removed paper files entirely. Read how they automated their HR with Employment Hero.
How one of Australia’s largest legal service providers saves $120k on HR & payroll with Employment Hero
By consolidating 5 systems, NAAJA saved $120k and 1.5 FTE in admin annually. Read how this legal service provider automated HR with Employment Hero.
Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trends
16 Jan 2025 – Dec 2024 data: Employment up 7.6% YoY, but first monthly fall in a year (-0.1% MoM). Tech/Construction thrive; Retail and Casual hours drop sharply.
Job growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stability
17 Mar 2025 – Feb data shows stability: Employment up 5.7% YoY, wages up 5.3%. Gen Z hiring surges 28% YoY. Construction leads all sectors as Retail stagnates.
Post-Holiday Reality Check: Wage Growth Stalls, Hours Nosedive as SMEs Tighten Belts
15 Feb 2025 – January data shows a quick cool-down: Hours drop 6.1% YoY, wages stall. Casual jobs surge (+13.8%), full-time slows. Gen Z hours cut by -24.4%.
