Australia’s flipped labour market: Teens and tradies cashing in while productivity stalls
14 May 2025 – Australia’s flipped labour market sees teens and tradies cash in. Wages are surging for youth and construction, but falling hours stall productivity.
Trouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstill
15 July 2025 – Employment Hero June Jobs Report reveals abysmal growth. Jobs and hours remain flat month-on-month, signaling a stalled recovery despite recent rate cuts.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
“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.
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