AI-driven redundancies are prompting employers to rethink automation strategies. Explore why some roles are returning, how to balance AI with human capability, and what sustainable workforce planning looks like in 2025 and beyond.
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen while participation and hours worked reach record levels. Discover what this means for employers and job seekers as the labour market normalises in 2026.
A detailed breakdown of Australia’s 2025 employment landscape, exploring hiring trends, AI’s impact on job search and recruitment, shifting candidate expectations, and strategic insights to help employers prepare for 2026.
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Australia’s job vacancies fell by 2.7% in August 2025, signalling a shift toward more balanced hiring conditions. people2people’s Peta Seaman explores what this means for employers and job seekers across the country.
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With 68% of Australian workers worried about potential redundancies, job security is now a top priority—especially in tech sectors across NSW and WA. In this blog, people2people’s Mark Green explores how employee preferences have shifted from salary-driven goals to long-term stability. As uncertainty grows, businesses must adapt by fostering transparent communication and building trust. We also share essential tips for leaders navigating redundancy conversations with empathy and strategy. Want to know how to retain top talent and protect your employer brand during uncertain times? Discover how to support your workforce and strengthen loyalty in today’s cautious job market.
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Is working from home a right or a privilege in Australia? Explore the legal boundaries of flexible work under the Fair Work Act, common employer mistakes, and how to build a compliant hybrid model in 2026.
A new report reveals how lack of childcare benefits is driving working parents to reduce hours or leave jobs entirely. Discover why childcare support is becoming essential for employee retention and productivity.
AI-driven redundancies are prompting employers to rethink automation strategies. Explore why some roles are returning, how to balance AI with human capability, and what sustainable workforce planning looks like in 2025 and beyond.
Australia’s unemployment rate has fallen while participation and hours worked reach record levels. Discover what this means for employers and job seekers as the labour market normalises in 2026.
Skills-first hiring is gaining momentum, with 85% of organisations now using it in some form. However, challenges around assessment, training and leadership alignment continue to limit consistent adoption. Explore what’s driving the shift and how employers can make skills-based hiring work in practice.
Australia’s latest Wage Price Index shows wage growth steady at 0.8% for the September 2025 quarter and 3.4% annually. Explore what this means for real wages, labour market conditions, and employer planning for 2026.
A detailed breakdown of Australia’s 2025 employment landscape, exploring hiring trends, AI’s impact on job search and recruitment, shifting candidate expectations, and strategic insights to help employers prepare for 2026.
A comprehensive look at how Australia’s 2025 workplace legislation shaped HR practices, covering wage theft, sexual harassment reforms, psychosocial risks and the right to disconnect, with insights to prepare for 2026.
Explore why burnout is rising across Australia, the workplace factors driving it and what leaders can do to support wellbeing, reduce stress and create healthier work environments.
Explore how AI is transforming finance, operations, and the wider workforce in Australia, with insights on generative AI, automation, and the future of work from a recent AU Market Update.
Aiden Boast, North Shore Manager, explores new research revealing Australians’ growing unease toward artificial intelligence. From job fears to creativity concerns, this analysis unpacks the “national tension” shaping Australia’s future with AI.
Explore how Australian businesses can strengthen inclusion and innovation through neuroinclusion. Learn from Aisling Smith and Aiden Boast about creating workplaces that support neurodivergent employees and unlock their full potential.
Discover how leadership development is evolving in 2025. Learn what organisations can do to build interdependent, future-ready leaders who drive performance, collaboration, and culture.
Australia’s job vacancies fell by 2.7% in August 2025, signalling a shift toward more balanced hiring conditions. people2people’s Peta Seaman explores what this means for employers and job seekers across the country.
Discover how fear of failure is shaping Australian workplaces in 2025 — and learn practical ways employees and employers can overcome it to build confidence, creativity, and long-term success.
Australia’s unemployment rate remains steady at 4.2%, but falling employment and reduced participation hint at a softening job market heading into 2026.
Promoting mental health at work is essential for productivity and employee wellbeing. Learn how open conversations, leadership support, and simple actions can create psychologically safe workplaces.
Brooke Lord and Guy Davy join Liz Punshon to explore how Australia’s job market is recalibrating in 2025. They discuss internal mobility, AI integration, and the critical importance of adaptability in a market moving from volume to value.
Kalinda Campbell leads a deep dive into the legal landscape with Damian Gordon and Emma Elliott. They unpack how law firms are using flexibility, leadership development, and tech adoption to retain talent and future-proof their practices across Australia and New Zealand.