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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%.
Retail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracle
19 Dec 2024 – November Report: Retail/Hospo job growth up 2.2% MoM. Casual hours drop 13.1% YoY. Brisbane wage boom (9.3% YoY) vs. Tasmania lag. Property valuers surge 22%.
“Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stability
30 Oct 2024 – SmartMatch: Workforce at critical inflection point. $42.20 median wage (3.8% growth), 13.3% casual hour surge & productivity gains emerge.
Employment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month high
13 Aug 2024 – Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Report reveals a 12-month high in median wage growth at 8.8%—more than double official figures. See state, industry, and age breakdowns
Public holiday pay guide for Australian employers in 2026
Understand public holiday pay in Australia. Learn how to calculate rates, entitlements and award conditions with our free guide.
Holiday payroll checklist for employers
Use our holiday payroll checklist to manage shutdowns, public holiday pay, overtime, bonuses and compliance. Stay on top of payroll this holiday season.
Free payslip template and guide
Download a free payslip template for Australian businesses. Learn what to include, legal requirements and how to manage compliance when issuing payslips.
Staff rostering template for Australian employers
Download a free staff rostering template to manage shifts, track hours, and improve compliance with award rates. Simple and customisable for any business.
Holiday rostering best practices for Australian employers
Learn how to manage holiday rostering fairly and compliantly. Understand employee rights, requests and obligations when rostering on public holidays.
The ultimate guide to rostering
Learn how to build effective staff rosters that save costs, improve productivity and keep employees happy. Download our free rostering guide today.
Leave without pay: An employer’s guide
Learn when employers can offer leave without pay, the legal rules, compliance risks and documentation requirements.
Simplifying SCHADS compliance: How Employment Hero delivered confidence for Children by Choice
Company Children by Choice Industry Not-for-profit Employees 25+ Location Queensland, Australia Favourite Features About the business Children by Choice is a Queensland-based not-for-profit providing counselling, education and advocacy across reproductive health. Following significant government funding, the organisation expanded from 8 to over 25 employees, bringing new payroll complexity under the SCHADS Award and increased reporting […]
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Fitness Industry Award Summary [MA000094]
The Fitness Industry Award covers employers and employees in the fitness industry, including fitness centers, classes and related services.
