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Robert Half regularly conducts research and closely follows the latest trends, innovations and challenges in the Australian labour market. View our latest press releases to stay informed.
Latest Press Release Date Employers are willing to pay up to a 31% salary premium to candidates holding in-demand skills 2024-03-13 9 in 10 Australian employers will continue to hire in 2024, up from 2023 2024-03-13 Cost of living pressures are why workers are less confident than employers on company growth this year 2024-03-13 Robert Half Gender Pay Gap Statement 2024-03-13 Increased pay transparency may open doors to new challenges for workers and employers 2024-03-13 Australian employers plan to give pay rises to employees this year 2024-03-11 Six hiring and workplace trends to know for 2024 2023-12-13 1 in 2 employers will hire contract staff to cover employees on leave this summer 2023-11-28 Job hopping and unrealistic salary demands are the biggest red flags to employers when hiring 2023-11-14 Employers embrace flexible work arrangements – but want something from staff in return 2023-10-24 49% of Australian employers say employees are actively seeking opportunities to upskill 2023-10-10 Data shows low unemployment rate driving more salary negotiations 2023-09-19 Robert Half Named One of the TIME World’s Best Companies 2023 2023-09-13 88% of Australian employers support a shortened work week 2023-09-07 New data shows how generative AI is affecting Australian businesses, from hiring trends to workplace processes 2023-08-23 87% of Australian companies have implemented mandatory office days for staff 2023-08-09 Australian employers more likely to hire in the second half of 2023 2023-07-28 58% of employers have hired retirees to get the skills they need 2023-07-12 Consistently low unemployment figures mean businesses strive for higher pay transparency 2023-06-22 More than 4 in 10 Australian employers set pay depending on location 2023-06-07 Australian employers are reigning in their salary increases for 2023 2023-05-25 4-day workweek is gaining widespread supporting amongst Australian employers, SMEs most likely to make the change 2023-04-19 Assuming more responsibilities at work can lead to a higher salary and a promotion – what employees need to know 2023-04-19 Robert Half Releases 2022 Global ESG Report Highlighting Environmental, Social and Governance Efforts 2023-04-17 Employers are increasingly luring top talent with benefits rather than salary 2023-04-05 Employers feel more powerless to retain employees in 2023 2023-03-21 A year of skyrocketing salaries causes candidates to make unrealistic demands in 2023 as employers regain their power 2023-03-06 Majority of Australian employers helping employees cope with the rising cost of living 2023-02-24 More than half of Australian employers want staff to increase their time in the office in 2023 2023-02-17 Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers 2023-01-30 Australian employers plan to increase headcount but recession fears create caution 2023-01-16 Eight key hiring trends to dominate recruitment in 2023 2023-01-11 Inflation means no staff entertainment this summer for one third of Australian companies 2023-01-11 1 in 4 business leaders don’t have a succession plan for top roles 2022-11-23 Australian employers underestimate the importance of salary in jobseekers’ decision-making 2022-11-08 Robert Half recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces™ for Women 2022 by Great Place to Work™ Australia 2022-11-03 19% starting salary premiums give rise to pay equity concerns 2022-10-30 World Mental Health Day – How work-life balance continues to impact employees’ mental health 2022-10-11 Australian employers actively combating first impression bias 2022-10-06 Accepting a job is no longer a guarantee to secure talent 2022-09-23 Pay up or lose out: Workers with multiple job offers follow the dollar sign 2022-09-07 98% of employers approach candidates not actively looking for a new role 2022-08-25 Salary budgets to increase by 20% to factor in inflation 2022-08-18 Robert Half recognised in the annual 2022 Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® Australia 2022-08-17 Australian employers plan to expand headcount despite full employment pressures 2022-07-27 3 in 4 employees considering a new job in the second half of 2022 2022-07-12 No flexibility, no staff: Those who don’t adapt to hybrid working lose in today’s market 2022-06-22 People don’t leave jobs, they leave managers: Australian managers rate themselves top of class 2022-06-08 Market fears push salaries up by more than 11% across tech and finance 2022-05-17 Attract, retain, reskill: Employers rethink talent management strategy to meet surging demand for digital skills 2022-05-10 Top errors costing job applicants the job in 2022 2022-04-27 Business leaders loosen hiring requirements for hard-to-fill roles 2022-04-06 Candidates take control, demanding 15% more salary 2022-03-24 Businesses turn to international talent to fill skills gaps 2022-02-21 The top hiring trends jobseekers should look out for 2022-02-06 Australian bosses fear rising salary expectations, despite positive hiring outlook 2022-01-19 Half of Australian businesses can’t find skilled talent 2021-10-26 Australian businesses hiring from diverse talent pool but doubt impact of DEI programs 2021-10-19 Australia’s tech leaders’ confidence in cyber-security suggests blind spot in face of growing risk 2021-09-15 Longer hiring timelines costing businesses up to +19% per vacant role 2021-09-07 Pandemic drives +283% spike in remote work job postings 2021-08-25 The rising costs of a bad hire 2021-08-02 New research reveals the most lucrative and in-demand digital skills 2021-07-18 Bosses beware: Counteroffers don’t achieve retention 2021-07-11 Hiring on potential makes more effective employees, according to 1 in 2 employers 2021-06-28 Feeling burnt out? 8 in 10 Australian bosses say they’ll cover staff to take leave 2021-06-07 Talent crunch driving higher salaries from Finance employers in 2021 2021-05-19 Australian employee performance during the pandemic impressed 1 in 2 bosses 2021-05-02 Tech salaries could outpace national wage growth by 5% 2021-04-15 7 in 10 businesses still plan to extend salary increases this year 2021-03-17 Contract workers to sustain Australian employment recovery in 2021 2021-03-09 The future is hybrid, according to 4 in 5 Australian business leaders 2021-02-23 Business growth prospects and hiring priorities for 2021 2021-01-27