The rise of ‘benefitsmaxxing’: UK workers look beyond pay during period of slowing wage growth
26 February 2026 – New research commissioned by Employment Hero reveals 53% of UK workers say better benefits are a factor in changing jobs Employment Hero launches integrated health insurance within its platform, powered by Kota
Product Update: January 2026
Welcome to the January 2026 product update from the Employment Hero team. We’ve got lots to share around Custom Forms, the EH Work App, Recruitment and more. Contents We’re here to make employment easier for everyone. If you aren’t on the Employment Hero platform and want to learn more, you can book a free demo […]
Employment Hero Jobs Report December 2025
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Employment Hero Jobs Report October 2025
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Top 7 Best Recruiter Software in Australia 2026
Find the top seven recruiting software in Australia for 2026. Enhance your hiring process with these powerful recruitment tools.
Hire like a Hero: Recruitment Goals for 2026
Join Employment Hero’s Hire Like a Hero webinar to learn how to set realistic recruitment goals for 2026 that balance speed, quality and candidate experience.
Employment Hero and SEEK resolve Federal Court proceedings
8 January 2025 – Employment Hero and SEEK have resolved Court proceedings. SEEK will reinstate API access so customers can post jobs to SEEK directly from Employment Hero.
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.
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.