Interestingly, by industry, different sectors experience variations in their peak hiring months. For the Human Resources and Recruitment industry, May sees a surge in job ads, closely following the overall trend for hiring peaks across most industries.
2025 is expected to be a year of growth for Australia’s tech hiring market, particularly in the areas of AI, cyber security, and digital transformation.
For job seekers, features like responsiveness insights and the refined job match tool aim to ease the frustration of the application process. For employers, these tools highlight their transparency and responsiveness, enhancing candidate engagement.
New Zealand's seismic requirements, due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, have led IKEA to implement extra health and safety measures to ensure the store is earthquake-resistant.
With skilled labour demand expected to rise by 51% to over 432,000 unfilled roles by 2028, leveraging disabled workforce could help address critical shortages, especially in construction, infrastructure, and maintenance.
The survey found that 70% of Australian executives believe better talent acquisition strategies could boost their organizations' profitability, highlighting a missed opportunity for improved financial performance.