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What's happening in the market?

HR teams enter 2026 with turnover largely stabilised following improvement in 2025. 49% reported no change in turnover last year, with 35% seeing improvement, and this trend continues in 2026, with 49% expecting no change and 38% anticipating improvement, pointing to reduced churn but ongoing competition for experienced HR capability.

Hiring remains measured and focused on maintaining core HR functions

Demand is strongest for HR advisory and generalist roles (16%), followed by HR business partners (11%) and HR administration (10%). At the same time, demand for WHS and wellbeing capability is increasing, driven by legislative change and a stronger focus on psychosocial risk and mental health, creating greater overlap between safety functions and the HR generalist role.

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