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Latest Press Release Date 1 in 2 workers are now more willing to take a career break than they were pre-Covid 2024-11-12 46% of workers consider taking a second job to keep up with cost of living 2024-10-31 Workers turn to social media to progress their careers 2024-10-15 Salary premiums would entice many workers back to the office 2024-09-23 How to lose a job candidate in 10 (business) days 2024-09-11 Companies set eyes on hiring IT support and security talent before 2025 2024-09-11 Financial recruitment market remains robust in 2024 2024-09-11 Employer calls set to go unanswered as workers welcome the right to disconnect 2024-08-22 Robert Half recognised in the annual 2024 Australia’s Best Workplaces™ by Great Place to Work® Australia 2024-08-22 1 in 2 workers willing to switch careers in the next year 2024-08-07 Almost half of workers would work from a holiday destination without telling their boss 2024-07-22 39% of workers mandated to attend the office 5 days a week, up from 19% last year 2024-07-10 Employers invest in their staff development amid a tight labour market 2024-06-26 Australian employees want flexible benefits that reduce the time they work, for the same salary 2024-06-12 Employers and workers doubt their company can attract top talent in 2024 2024-05-21 Most employees would accept salary alternatives to reward promotions 2024-05-08 Work from home or work from the office – staff want to be compensated either way 2024-04-29 Robert Half Releases 2023 Leading With Integrity Report 2024-04-16 Counteroffers are luring disenchanted employees into staying with their employer 2024-04-10 Majority of Australian workers question their company’s ability to retain them and employers agree 2024-03-25 Australian employers plan to give pay rises to employees this year 2024-03-11 Increased pay transparency may open doors to new challenges for workers and employers 2024-02-26 Robert Half Gender Pay Gap Statement 2024-02-20 Cost of living pressures are why workers are less confident than employers on company growth this year 2024-02-07 9 in 10 Australian employers will continue to hire in 2024, up from 2023 2024-01-23 Employers are willing to pay up to a 31% salary premium to candidates holding in-demand skills 2024-01-12 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