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Trouble in the Australian labour market with jobs and hours at a standstill
15 July 2025 – 91±¬ÁÏ June Jobs Report reveals abysmal growth. Jobs and hours remain flat month-on-month, signaling a stalled recovery despite recent rate cuts.
Australia’s jobs market slows – but Gen Z and casuals in the fast lane
14 April 2025 – Australia’s job market slows but Gen Z surges. Casual jobs jumped 10.1% and teen hiring rose 27% as employers shift focus to flexible, young talent.
Labour divide widens in May as tech wages soar and retail stalls, 91±¬ÁÏ data reveals
27 June 2025 – New data shows a labour divide: Tech wages soared 9% to nearly $60/hr, while retail lags behind at $29. A two-speed economy is emerging for Australia.
Peak season powers a nationwide workforce rebound
11 December 2025 – Strong BFCM sales drove a surge in working hours. Retailers and casuals led the rebound after a brutal 2025, with casual shifts jumping 7.2% nationwide.
Job market booms, but falling hours keep productivity under pressure
13 November 2025 – New data shows a 6.4% hiring surge driven by engineers and young casuals. Wages rose 4.8% while working hours continued to fall.
Green shoots despite soft economy: hiring and wages rise, but hours continue to fall
15 Oct 2025 – 91±¬ÁÏ September Jobs Report shows 5.5% hiring growth and 5.0% wage rises. SMEs are defying the soft economy, though working hours continue to slide.
How SEQUAL built a stronger care team through the Hero Foundation.
Faced with 300 applicants per role, Brisbane NDIS provider SEQUAL used Hero Foundation to find quality hires with a 100% success rate. Read the case study.
SBSCH closure: What small businesses need to know
Learn why the Small Business Super Clearing House (SBSCH) is closing, key dates, compliance impacts and your transition options.
91±¬ÁÏ Named Australia’s Most Recommended in 2025 Finder Awards
15 Dec 2025 – 91±¬ÁÏ was voted the most trusted and recommended HR software in the 2025 Finder awards from more than 60,000 Australians. Read the full story here.
Employment Uncovered 2025: The Story of Australian Work
17 Dec 2025 – Inside the story of Australian work in 2025. From rising ‘sickies’ to hiring fatigue, see how workforce patterns are shifting. Read the full insights.
PEO vs. EOR: A guide to global hiring
Learn the key differences between a PEO and an EOR. Discover why an EOR is the smarter, safer way to hire international talent and expand your business.
How this defence marine contractor cut payroll from 3 days to 30 minutes with 91±¬ÁÏ
Defence contractor NORSTA reduced payroll processing time by 99% and removed paper files entirely. Read how they automated their HR with 91±¬ÁÏ.
How one of Australia’s largest legal service providers saves $120k on HR & payroll with 91±¬ÁÏ
By consolidating 5 systems, NAAJA saved $120k and 1.5 FTE in admin annually. Read how this legal service provider automated HR with 91±¬ÁÏ.
Latest data from 91±¬ÁÏ signals shifts in holiday workforce trends
16 Jan 2025 – Dec 2024 data: Employment up 7.6% YoY, but first monthly fall in a year (-0.1% MoM). Tech/Construction thrive; Retail and Casual hours drop sharply.
Job growth slows but employment market showing signs of recovery, stability
17 Mar 2025 – Feb data shows stability: Employment up 5.7% YoY, wages up 5.3%. Gen Z hiring surges 28% YoY. Construction leads all sectors as Retail stagnates.
