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Employment Hero AI unlocks new employment model targeting $12.6 billion in duplicated employment admin holding Australia back
Our HeroForce model centralises payroll, compliance and admin for Australian businesses, targeting $12.6B in duplicated costs. Read the full release.
Australian SMBs continue hiring despite interest rate headwinds
Our February Jobs Report shows hiring rose 6.8% year-on-year, with casual employment up 9.4% as SMEs favour workforce flexibility. Read the full release.
Australian workers are embracing AI – but they’re still afraid to admit it
Our AI Paradox research finds 75% of AI users say it improved productivity, yet over four in ten say AI use feels like cheating. Read the full release.
Recruitment Friction Fuels Australia’s ‘Lost Jobs Economy’ as Unfilled Roles Cost Aussie Businesses Millions
Our Lost Jobs Economy research finds 67% of Australian workers would consider a new role, but just 6% are actively applying. Read the full release.
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.
Employment Hero CEO Calls for Australia to Build Sovereign AI Capability to Empower Local Workers and Businesses
Our CEO Ben Thompson says Australia should build a sovereign frontier AI lab, with every Australian sharing in the upside via super. 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.
Three in Four Australians Have a Recruitment Horror Story
New Employment Hero research shows recruitment is failing both sides of Australia’s job market: young workers are being ghosted and lured by phantom job ads, while slow, admin-heavy hiring is costing businesses their best candidates.
Build on Employment Hero’s HR API and get more out of every client relationship
Learn how developers, consultants and software vendors build on Employment Hero’s HR API and earn recurring revenue through the Referral Partner Program.
AI for employee engagement: A guide for employers in 2026
AI tools are transforming employee engagement, from real-time sentiment analytics to personalised experiences. Here’s how to use AI fairly and effectively.
