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Australia’s flipped labour market: Teens and tradies cashing in while productivity stalls
Read more: Australia’s flipped labour market: Teens and tradies cashing in while productivity stallsAustralia’s flipped labour market sees teens and tradies cash in. Wages are surging for youth and construction, but falling hours stall productivity.
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Trouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstill
Read more: Trouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstillEmployment Hero June Jobs Report reveals abysmal growth. Jobs and hours remain flat month-on-month, signaling a stalled recovery despite recent rate cuts.
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Australia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast lane
Read more: Australia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast laneAustralia’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.
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Labour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, Employment Hero data reveals
Read more: Labour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, Employment Hero data revealsNew 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.
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Peak season powers a nationwide workforce rebound
Read more: Peak season powers a nationwide workforce reboundStrong 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.
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Job market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressure
Read more: Job market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressureNew data shows a 6.4% hiring surge driven by engineers and young casuals. Wages rose 4.8% while working hours continued to fall.
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Green shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fall
Read more: Green shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fallEmployment 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.
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Employment Hero Named Australia’s Most Recommended in 2025 Finder Awards
Read more: Employment Hero Named Australia’s Most Recommended in 2025 Finder AwardsEmployment Hero was voted the most trusted and recommended HR software in the 2025 Finder awards from more than 60,000 Australians. Read the full story here.
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Employment Uncovered 2025: The Story of Australian Work
Read more: Employment Uncovered 2025: The Story of Australian WorkInside the story of Australian work in 2025. From rising ‘sickies’ to hiring fatigue, see how workforce patterns are shifting. Read the full insights.
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Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trends
Read more: Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trendsDec 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.
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Job growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stability
Read more: Job growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stabilityFeb 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.
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Post-Holiday Reality Check: Wage Growth Stalls, Hours Nosedive as SMEs Tighten Belts
Read more: Post-Holiday Reality Check: Wage Growth Stalls, Hours Nosedive as SMEs Tighten BeltsJanuary 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%.
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Retail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracle
Read more: Retail, Hospo Jobs Boom as SMEs pray for a Christmas miracleNovember 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%.
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“Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stability
Read more: “Our workforce is at a critical inflection point”: Productivity, job growth show signs of stabilitySep 24 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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Employment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month high
Read more: Employment Hero data: ‘Wageflation’ hits 12 month highEmployment 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
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Payday Super pressure eased: Employment Hero fires Australia’s first real-time super payment from inside payroll – less than a month after the laws passed
Read more: Payday Super pressure eased: Employment Hero fires Australia’s first real-time super payment from inside payroll – less than a month after the laws passedOne month on, Employment Hero, Zepto and OZEDI deliver the first payroll-embedded super-clearing payment over the New Payments Platform (NPP), powered by HeroClear
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Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology category at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awards
Read more: Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology category at EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Australia awardsEmployment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Technology award, recognising innovation and leadership in HR technology.
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Payday Super passes; Employment Hero, OZEDI and Zepto team up to ensure SMBs can hit the new seven-day-deadline
Read more: Payday Super passes; Employment Hero, OZEDI and Zepto team up to ensure SMBs can hit the new seven-day-deadlineEmployment Hero partners with Zepto and OZEDI to launch HeroClear — Australia’s first embedded super clearing solution. Ahead of Payday Super reforms, HeroClear automates real-time payments, verification, and compliance for…
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Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology Category
Read more: Employment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins Technology CategoryEmployment Hero CEO Ben Thompson wins the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™️ Australia 2026 Technology award, recognising innovation and impact in global HR tech.
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Employment Hero Announces Upgraded Integration with Indeed
Read more: Employment Hero Announces Upgraded Integration with IndeedEmployment Hero announces a global enhanced integration with Indeed, offering free job postings, one-click applications, and smarter hiring tools to help SMBs reach quality candidates faster and reduce recruitment costs.
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Employment Hero Surpasses A$300M ARR
Read more: Employment Hero Surpasses A$300M ARREmployment Hero surpasses $300M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a major milestone in our mission to make employment easier worldwide.
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Hero Foundation combats unemployment and underemployment, partnered with Aussie tech powerhouses and social purpose leaders
Read more: Hero Foundation combats unemployment and underemployment, partnered with Aussie tech powerhouses and social purpose leadersHero Foundation partners with Aussie top tech allies & social leaders to fight unemployment & underemployment with innovative, purpose-driven solutions.
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The $124,000 Cashflow Crunch: Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) at risk under proposed Payday Super Requirements
Read more: The $124,000 Cashflow Crunch: Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) at risk under proposed Payday Super RequirementsNew Employment Hero modelling and research shows businesses will need an extra $124,000 in working capital on average to meet new Payday Super rules.
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Employment Hero and CommBank to provide businesses with discounted HR, payroll and benefits support following EOFY
Read more: Employment Hero and CommBank to provide businesses with discounted HR, payroll and benefits support following EOFYEligible CommBank Yello for Business customers will get the first 3 months free on any Employment Operating System subscription with a minimum 12-month term.
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“Transformative impact” of Employment Hero recognised in the 25th Year of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards
Read more: “Transformative impact” of Employment Hero recognised in the 25th Year of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ AwardsPublished Updated 26 May 2025 – Sydney, Australia: Since its inception, Employment Hero has been on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone, driven by CEO…
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KKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from SEEK Investments
Read more: KKR Acquires Stake in HRM Platform Employment Hero from SEEK InvestmentsTransaction marks KKR’s latest technology growth investment in Australia. SEEK Growth Fund continues to be a material investor in the company
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Employment Hero Surpasses $250M ARR, Accelerating its mission to make employment easier for small businesses
Read more: Employment Hero Surpasses $250M ARR, Accelerating its mission to make employment easier for small businessesPublished Updated 3 mins read Sydney, February 6th: Employment Hero, the global leader in employment management solutions, today announced a major milestone in its growth journey, surpassing $250M (AUD) in…
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Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trends
Read more: Latest data from Employment Hero signals shifts in holiday workforce trendsPublished Updated 5 mins read Contents Employment Hero’s December SmartMatch Employment Report highlights the contrasting outcomes of the holiday season Overall employment grew 7.6% YoY yet posted its first negative…
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Employment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion move
Read more: Employment Hero acquires Canadian employment platform Humi in $100M+ global expansion moveCAD $100m+ deal will see Employment Hero expand into the Canadian market, providing thousands of SMEs with a unified platform for managing employment, tailored to Canada’s unique business environment. Published…
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Employment Hero Announces Rebranding of “Swag” LinkedIn Page to “Employment Hero Jobs”
Read more: Employment Hero Announces Rebranding of “Swag” LinkedIn Page to “Employment Hero Jobs”Published Updated 2 mins read FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEmployment Hero Announces Rebranding of “Swag” LinkedIn Page to “Employment Hero Jobs”Sydney, Australia – December 11, 2024 – Employment Hero, a leading HR…
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Employment Hero and Medibank bring private health insurance to 1m employees
Read more: Employment Hero and Medibank bring private health insurance to 1m employeesAustralia’s small to medium sized businesses can now provide employees with best in market private health care discounts Published Updated 4 mins read Sydney, Australia – Employment Hero, the employment…
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Series F News: Employment Hero raises $263 million to take its mission global
Read more: Series F News: Employment Hero raises $263 million to take its mission globalWe’re on a mission to revolutionise global employment with AI solutions for SMEs.
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Employment Hero is proud to be exhibiting at the ASFA Conference 2023
Read more: Employment Hero is proud to be exhibiting at the ASFA Conference 2023Published Updated 0 mins read Employment Hero is delighted to be exhibiting at the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Conference, one of the world’s largest superannuation industry events.…
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Employment Hero soars to unicorn status with new funding, acquires KeyPay to complete holistic employment vision
Read more: Employment Hero soars to unicorn status with new funding, acquires KeyPay to complete holistic employment visionI never expected that eight years later, we’d be valued at that elusive $1bn mark.
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Employment Hero triples valuation to $800 million in just six months, raising $140 million to power the remote work revolution
Read more: Employment Hero triples valuation to $800 million in just six months, raising $140 million to power the remote work revolutionEmployment Hero has raised $140 million in a Series E funding round led by Insight Partners.
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Employment Hero raises $45 million to further its mission
Read more: Employment Hero raises $45 million to further its missionIn the face of COVID-19, Employment Hero has raised $45 million to help support SMBs.
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The Way Forward: Important Update from Employment Hero CEO
Read more: The Way Forward: Important Update from Employment Hero CEOEmployment Hero’s starting to shift from reactive decisions to being more proactive.
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Employment Hero Raises $22 Million in Series C to Fuel Mission
Read more: Employment Hero Raises $22 Million in Series C to Fuel MissionSince our last round of funding since April 2019, we’ve been able to help over 3,500 businesses.
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