Many leaders have recently adopted more flexible working policies. So, how best should managers lead their employees in a hybrid model? Read more.

Over the past year, employers have become increasingly aware of the impact of skill shortages and the resulting attraction challenges. Find out more here.

You may be expecting a salary increase in your next review, but achieving what you think you’re worth is not always possible.  Our Hays Salary Guide FY23/24 shows that almost seven in ten (67%) employers plan to offer pay rises in the year ahead. But over half will give increases of less than 3%. 

If 2020 was about career preservation, now is a great time for career revitalisation. 2020 is the year many job candidates were happy to forget. However, as our new Hays Salary Guide FY21/22 shows, we have turned a corner and job vacancies are on the rise. In welcome news, employers are becoming increasingly optimistic.

To protect engagement and turnover, our advice is to communicate sensitively with employees about salary increases. More so than ever, when budgets are tight it’s critical to carefully manage salary expectations as part of your retention and engagement strategy. Here we present our advice on how to approach the salary expectation gap.

Since early 2020, we’ve all experienced or witnessed considerable change in the world of work, leading many careers to take unexpected twists and turns. In some instances, this has made it harder for professionals to feel as though they can effectively plan their careers in a way that they might have done pre-pandemic. Hear from Eliza Kirkby, Regional Director at Hays, as she shares her...

The long-term impact of the pandemic on our work life is an enduring conversation. Right now, however, it’s clear that employers’ expectations of executive assistants (EAs) and personal assistants (PAs) are changing. Here, we look at how executive assistant roles are changing and the implications that EAs and PAs should be aware of to continue to succeed and thrive in their chosen career.

If you work in or with the IT industry, chances are fair you’ve heard others use the terms ‘Software Engineer’ and ‘Software Developer’ interchangeably. Sometimes, it’s a non-issue. Other times, it’s problematic. We recently sponsored the YOW! Conference and surveyed members of the software community for their views on the terms ‘Software Engineer’ and ‘Software Developer’.

The challenges of the pandemic have forced many businesses to adopt an innovative mindset in order to adapt to new demands in record time. Read more here.

One of the legacies of COVID-19 will be the unprecedented experience of young people who looked for, or started, their very first job during this pandemic.

After a challenging 2020, many people are contemplating what their career will look like. Read on for our advice on how to stand out and find a job.

When it comes time to write or update your CV, it’s natural that you will have questions. Find out what the most common CV questions are here.

While it can feel overwhelming, knowing how to balance work and family commitments will help you juggle your professional life with parenthood. Read more.

Research shows that becoming more comfortable with asking “Why?” more often will make us more successful. Find out more information here.

For the past 12 months there has been a significant focus on the particular challenges faced by women during the COVID-19 crisis. Find out more here.

With cybersecurity being a priority for business leaders, there has never been a better time to be a cybersecurity professional. Find out more here.

Australia has powered out of last year’s downturn in a stronger position than anyone could have anticipated back in mid-2020. Today, employment growth is positive. In fact, almost three-quarters (74%) of employers say permanent staffing levels are either above or equal to their pre-COVID-19 point.

2020 has been an unprecedented year for technology. Read more about six of the most in-demand tech sectors and jobs for 2021 and beyond here.

Employers need to address challenges that have had a monumental impact on their staff – so much so that people are looking for a new job elsewhere.

  Research indicates that temp workers suffer from adverse mental health for a variety of reasons, many of them due to the working patterns and job insecurity inherent to temp work.   As a temp worker, you may sometimes feel disposable or replaceable, as a result of inconsistent and irregular work, which can impact negatively on your mental health.   Temps can help...