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Read more: The Job Roles That Will Reshape The World Over The Next DecadeThe Job Roles That Will Reshape The World Over The Next Decade
Australia will add 2 million new jobs by 2034. Find out which sectors & what roles will drive the most…
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Read more: Unyoked Proves The Business Of Switching Off Is BoomingUnyoked Proves The Business Of Switching Off Is Booming
Find out how Unyoked grew from a Sydney side project to a multimillion-dollar wellness brand redefining rest, creativity and performance…
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Read more: Australia’s $120b Waste Economy Is Huge Business OpportunityAustralia’s $120b Waste Economy Is Huge Business Opportunity
Australia’s $120B waste economy could power thousands of jobs and new industries. Learn how recycling, clean-tech and circular startups are…
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Read more: Unemployment Rises, But Payroll Data Shows Aussies Are Hustling, Not RetreatingUnemployment Rises, But Payroll Data Shows Aussies Are Hustling, Not Retreating
Australia’s jobless rate has lifted to 4.5%, but Employment Hero data shows more Australians re-entering the workforce, led by young…
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Read more: Stop Calling Everyone a Leader: An Army Veteran’s Reality Check To BusinessesStop Calling Everyone a Leader: An Army Veteran’s Reality Check To Businesses
Former Army Sergeant Jonathan Batten shares why real leadership starts with purpose, process and pride – and what businesses can…
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Read more: Antarctica Calling in Aussies For Some Very Cool JobsAntarctica Calling in Aussies For Some Very Cool Jobs
The Australian Antarctic Program is hiring tradies, techies, chefs and more for the world’s wildest workplace. Could your next job…
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Read more: An “AI-First” Culture Is The Best Bait When Your Fishing for TalentAn “AI-First” Culture Is The Best Bait When Your Fishing for Talent
Build Club founder Annie Liao explains why AI success starts with people, not tech – and how AI-first culture helps…
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Read more: What Aussie Businesses Need to Know About Hiring Overseas Talent for 2026What Aussie Businesses Need to Know About Hiring Overseas Talent for 2026
Australia is overhauling its migration program in 2026. Learn the key visa changes and what employers need to know to…
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Read more: More Than A Million Low-Income Workers Will Benefit From New Super ReformMore Than A Million Low-Income Workers Will Benefit From New Super Reform
More than one million low-income Australians will benefit from new superannuation reforms lifting LISTO thresholds and payments. Find out who’s…
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Read more: AI Governance: What Businesses Need to Know in the Age of Intelligent ChaosAI Governance: What Businesses Need to Know in the Age of Intelligent Chaos
The AI race is outpacing governance, raising business risks. AI expert Aubrey Blanche explains how ethics, responsibility and strategy will…
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Read more: How to Turn “Job Huggers” into High-PerformersHow to Turn “Job Huggers” into High-Performers
Talent expert Amy Schultz warns job huggers are masking burnout in Aussie workplaces. Discover how leaders can re-engage cautious teams…
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Read more: Are SaaS Subscriptions Suffocating Your Business?Are SaaS Subscriptions Suffocating Your Business?
Australian companies waste millions on unused software. Notion’s Andrew McCarthy shares how to fight app sprawl and refocus tech on…
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Read more: Australia’s Labour Market is Growing, But Casual Workers Are Trapped in a Churn CycleAustralia’s Labour Market is Growing, But Casual Workers Are Trapped in a Churn Cycle
Employment Hero’s September 2025 Jobs Insight reveals rising casual employment but shrinking hours, widening pay gaps, and record high turnover.
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Read more: Why Mentally Healthy Leadership Is the Next Competitive AdvantageWhy Mentally Healthy Leadership Is the Next Competitive Advantage
Forward-thinking leaders are redefining success by embedding mental health into the core of business strategy, proving that wellbeing isn’t just…
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Read more: Half of New Australian Jobs Are Created by StartupsHalf of New Australian Jobs Are Created by Startups
New research from the e61 Institute reveals 59% of new jobs are created by startups. Read the full insights on…
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Read more: Want to Work in Space? Australia’s Now One of the Best Places to Do ItWant to Work in Space? Australia’s Now One of the Best Places to Do It
NASA and ESA agreements are propelling Australia’s space industry into a new era – opening high-skill careers, innovation, and global…
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Read more: The One Mistake Business Leaders Are Making Right NowThe One Mistake Business Leaders Are Making Right Now
Employment Hero’s 2025 Annual Jobs Report features insights from tech veteran Dave Slutzkin, who warns that AI success depends on…
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Read more: The ‘Missing Link’ Roles That Will Dominate Job Boards In The Next Five YearsThe ‘Missing Link’ Roles That Will Dominate Job Boards In The Next Five Years
Ex-Finder CEO Chris Ellis says AI won’t kill jobs but create new roles – data experts, strategists, and consultative sellers…
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Read more: Australia Creates 22,000 Jobs But Drowns in Red TapeAustralia Creates 22,000 Jobs But Drowns in Red Tape
AREEA projects 22,000+ new jobs across Australia’s mining and energy sector by 2030, with WA and QLD leading growth but…
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Read more: Job Vacancies Show Drop In Latest ABS FiguresJob Vacancies Show Drop In Latest ABS Figures
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows job vacancies fell 2.7% over the three months to August,…
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Read more: Trump’s $150K Visa Fee Could Supercharge Aussie Access to US JobsTrump’s $150K Visa Fee Could Supercharge Aussie Access to US Jobs
Donald Trump has thrown a $152,000 spanner into America’s visa system, but for Australians, it could be the best recruitment…
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Read more: Australia’s Youth Are Leading The Jobs Surge, Latest Figures ReportAustralia’s Youth Are Leading The Jobs Surge, Latest Figures Report
Young Australians are driving employment growth across the country, but a closer look shows they’re working more, not necessarily earning…
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Read more: How SMEs Can Turn the Right to Disconnect Into a Talent MagnetHow SMEs Can Turn the Right to Disconnect Into a Talent Magnet
Australia’s Right to Disconnect helps SMEs set boundaries, reduce burnout and boost retention. Learn what’s reasonable, the risks, and how…
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Read more: 5 Things Every Aussie Employer Needs to Know, According to Annual Jobs Report 20255 Things Every Aussie Employer Needs to Know, According to Annual Jobs Report 2025
A surge of young entrants, a retreat of older workers, and one in three people holding multiple jobs, today’s workforce…
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Read more: One in three Aussies Now Work Multiple Jobs New Report RevealsOne in three Aussies Now Work Multiple Jobs New Report Reveals
Australia’s labour market is holding its ground in a tougher environment, steady headcount growth, moderating wage momentum, and a new…
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Read more: Annual Jobs Report: Work in Motion 2025Annual Jobs Report: Work in Motion 2025
Annual Jobs Report 2025: Work in Motion Built on real-time aggregated and anonymised data from over 2.5 million employees and…
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Read more: Western Australia tops wage growth rankings with 5.6% surge in JulyWestern Australia tops wage growth rankings with 5.6% surge in July
WA’s booming resources and construction sectors are fuelling the strongest wage growth in the country in July.
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Read more: AI will allow humans to focus on what makes us humansAI will allow humans to focus on what makes us humans
Angel investor and product expert Vinko Grgic shares his observations on the future of work – and why going with…
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Read more: Remote work isn’t a perk, it’s economic survivalRemote work isn’t a perk, it’s economic survival
As commuting costs soar, flexible work models are saving workers thousands and proving the smarter path for businesses.
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Read more: Small businesses should stop trying to outspend big corporate and outsmart them insteadSmall businesses should stop trying to outspend big corporate and outsmart them instead
Forget the salary arms race—David Holland explains how SMEs can win top talent by playing to their true strengths: speed,…
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Read more: Australia’s hiring spree isn’t slowing but hours worked and Gen Z wages areAustralia’s hiring spree isn’t slowing but hours worked and Gen Z wages are
Australia’s job boom rolls on, but flat hours and slowing pay rises raise new questions about productivity and equity.
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Read more: Teen Aussies clock more hours as Gen Z slowsTeen Aussies clock more hours as Gen Z slows
Published Teen work hours surged 17.5% year-on-year, with younger hires stepping into the spotlight amid shifting workforce dynamics, according to…
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Read more: Hero Foundation launches mission to unlock one million job opportunitiesHero Foundation launches mission to unlock one million job opportunities
Published Employment Hero’s Hero Foundation is redefining what opportunity looks like connecting overlooked talent with real jobs, and challenging SMEs…
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Read more: Northern Territory is the hardest working state in JuneNorthern Territory is the hardest working state in June
Published The NT led Australia in both wage and hours worked growth in the past year cementing its place as…
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Read more: 5 Reasons you’re not landing the job and what experts say you should do instead5 Reasons you’re not landing the job and what experts say you should do instead
Published If you’ve got the right experience and real impact stories to tell but you’re still not landing the role,…
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Read more: Vibe coding: the AI powered skill that could get you hired anywhereVibe coding: the AI powered skill that could get you hired anywhere
Published With the advent of AI-powered prompt-engineering – ‘vibe coding’ – the barriers to platform building have not just been…
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Read more: Youth wages surge as demand for young talent growsYouth wages surge as demand for young talent grows
Published Australian businesses are betting big on Gen Z employees, Employment Hero’s latest Jobs Report reveals. Australia’s youngest workers are…
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Read more: The latest Aussie business buzzword or a strategic imperative?The latest Aussie business buzzword or a strategic imperative?
Published Australian companies tout AI responsibility, but global scrutiny, including from the Vatican, demands more than slogans. A growing number…
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