Hiring growth dips as businesses navigate tougher operating conditions
Our latest Jobs Report shows employment dipped 0.1% month-on-month in April, while casual employment grew 11% year-on-year. Read the full release.
SMB expansion regains momentum as hiring rebounds in May
Our latest Jobs Report shows Australian SMB expansion rose 1.1% in May, while casual employment grew 10.8% year-on-year. Read the full release.
Employment Hero: Kiwi jobs market grows but wage stagnation is eroding worker gains
Our latest Jobs Report shows wage growth has slowed to 0.2% year-on-year, even as employment rose 6.7% and casual work grew 21.7%. Read the full release.
Part-time wage growth accelerates to record high as South Australia leads geographic divide in SMB hiring
Part-time wages rose 6.0% year on year in August, the highest figure in the 13-month window. Read the full release for regional and industry insights.
Casual employment records weakest result in 13 months as South Australia bucks broader hiring slowdown
Casual employment fell 0.7% in July, its weakest result in 13 months, while South Australia grew 0.7%. Read the full release for state and age insights.
Younger workers lead wage growth nationally as SMB labour market shows signs of moderation
Workers aged 18 to 24 recorded 7.6% year on year wage growth in June, well ahead of every other age group. Read the full release for the latest jobs data.
SMB Hiring Rebounds as Employers Prioritise Staff Retention
Employment rose 0.8% month on month in September, the strongest gain since May, while annual wage growth slowed to 2.2%. Read the full release.
Employment Law Wrap-Up:Key Changes from 2026 & Preparing for 2027
Simon Obee and Timothy Miller unpack the 2026 employment law changes and what’s coming in 2027, from Payday Super to modern award updates.
Changes to Junior Pay Rates in Retail, Fast Food and Pharmacy Awards from 1 December 2026
Junior pay rates for 18, 19 and 20 year olds in retail, fast food and pharmacy are changing. Here’s what’s changing and when.
Changes to the Health Professionals and Support Services Award from 1 October 2026
The Health Professionals and Support Services Award changes from 1 October 2026. Here’s what employers need to know.
The guide to navigating modern awards with confidence
Download our guide to modern awards compliance. Learn where the risk sits at scale and get a practical checklist to manage compliance as you grow.
Understanding the SCHADS Award changes: What you need to know
Three SCHADS Award changes land across 2026 and 2027. Download this free factsheet to understand what’s changed and what you need to do now.
The employer’s guide to Australia’s new casual employment rules
Understand the latest changes to casual employment in Australia. Learn what’s new, when changes apply and how to update contracts to manage compliance.
Navigating the 2026 & 2027 SCHADS Award Changes
Learn what has changed under the SCHADS Award surrounding sleepovers, overtime, payroll, rostering, compliance and more.
SCHADS Award changes: New pay rates from 1 December 2026; New classification structure from 1 October 2027
SCHADS Award pay rates change from 1 December 2026, with a new classification structure from 1 October 2027. Learn more here.








