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Only 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits 28 Jun 2022

Just 33% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits, according to recruiting experts Hays. This follows news that the value of salary increases is rising, yet they feel their performance and the demand for their skills merits more.

Hays Salary Guide released: Salaries increase as skills shortage inflates expectations 20 Jun 2022

More employees will receive a pay rise this coming financial year than last, with skills shortages creating a “once-in-a-career market”, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Looking for a job? Three in four employers prioritise continuous learners 17 Jun 2022

Continuous upskilling is required to secure your next job now that the fourth industrial revolution is upon us, according to recruiting experts Hays

Press Release: Benefits fail: Only 28% of employees are satisfied with their current benefits 17 Jun 2022

Just 28% of Australian employees are satisfied with their current benefits, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, regular flexible work practices, career progression opportunities and training are the top three non-financial benefits employees want when looking for a new job.

Press Release: 38% of Aussies will quit their jobs this FY – here’s why 17 Jun 2022

38% of Australian employees plan to look for a new job in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY 2021-22 Hays Salary Guide, another 39% of the more than 3,800 professionals surveyed said they are open to new opportunities.

The skills most in-demand in 2021 17 Jun 2022

Qualified Accountants, Residential Estimators, Cloud Engineers and CRM Managers make the list of the top skills required for 2021. Find out more here.

Press Release: Overtime increased in 33% of Australian workplaces last year 16 Jun 2022

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, just 13% managed to decrease overtime over the past 12 months. Read more.

Press Release: The unexpected soft skill employers need today 16 Jun 2022

96% of Australian employers consider soft skills to be either more important or equally important to a candidate’s hard or technical skills, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Find out why 81% of employers value teamwork as the most important soft skill.

Press Release: 47% of employers to increase permanent headcount – here’s where 16 Jun 2022

Almost one-half (47%) of Australian employers intend to increase permanent staff levels in the next 12 months, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Based on findings in the recruiter’s FY21/22 Hays Salary Guide, 15% of the close to 3,500 employers surveyed also intend to increase their use of temporary or contract staff.

Press Release: Hays Salary Guide: Salary expectation divide evident 16 Jun 2022

More employees will receive a pay rise this year than last, but it will be a far less significant increase than they hoped for.

According to the FY 2021-22 Hays Salary Guide, released today and based on a survey of close to 600 organisations in New Zealand, representing over 1.6 million employees, 75% of employers will increase salaries in their next review, up from 44% who did so in their last review.

Press release Employers: Kickstart Gen Z’s careers post-pandemic 16 Jun 2022

COVID-19 hit Generation Z’s entry to the world of work hard, damaging not only their career prospects but the sustainability of the future talent pipeline.

Six of the most in-demand tech sectors and jobs 16 Jun 2022

Organisations have been forced to reprioritise their technology objectives and strategies in response to the disruption caused by COVID-19. Read more here.

New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 16 Jun 2022

The recently released Hays Interview Guide provides a comprehensive list of tips to give candidates an edge in their next job interview. Read more here.

How to advance your career in 2021: “Wilfully disrupt” your job search 16 Jun 2022

Is a new job on your radar for 2021 - labelled as the year to ‘self-disrupt’ your career. Here is Hays’s advice on how to land your dream job in 2021.

Pandemic-induced IT recruitment trends 16 Jun 2022

James Milligan, Global Head of Technology at Hays, says demand for technology talent has evolved since the start of the pandemic. Read more here.

Hybrid working boosts productivity, says employees 16 Jun 2022

61% of Australians say a hybrid working model, consisting of part-remote and part-office working, is the most productive. Read more about the research.

COVID-19 alters jobseekers’ priorities: Job security is key to 71% 16 Jun 2022

71% of jobseekers say job security is far more important to them since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a survey by recruiting experts Hays.

Black Lives Matter escalates importance of diversity in just 14% of workplaces 16 Jun 2022

Just 14% of both employers & employees say the importance of equality, diversity & inclusion has increased in their workplace because of the BLM movement.

Australian employers prioritise job protection as 41% return to growth 16 Jun 2022

41% of employers say their organisation has already returned to growth or rapid growth, according to a survey of employers by recruiting experts Hays.

Re-entry anxiety: 51% of employees aren’t comfortable returning to the workplace 16 Jun 2022

Just over half of professionals who have been working remotely do not yet feel safe and happy to return to their co-located workplace. Read more here.

Workplace mental health & wellbeing in decline: 21% drop during COVID-19 16 Jun 2022

Just 42% of Australia’s workforce rate their current mental health & wellbeing as positive, down from 63% pre-COVID-19. Find out more here.

How a neurodiverse workforce can benefit your organisation 16 Jun 2022

Neurodiverse employees bring various benefits to a workplace. Yet a large percentage of adults with brain differences are being left out of the workforce.

CV tips to land an interview in the Covid-19 job market 16 Jun 2022

Only 28% of Australia and New Zealand’s current jobseekers say they understand what’s required to make a job interview shortlist today. Read more here.

Three things that help jobseekers stand out today 16 Jun 2022

If you are currently job searching, a survey from Hays identifies three crucial factors that will help you make a shortlist. Discover them here.

35% of employers say they’re hiring – here’s where 16 Jun 2022

Over one third (35 per cent) of employers say they are currently hiring, according to a survey by recruiting experts Hays. Read more about the survey.

Free online training to help organisations and their staff thrive during COVID-19 16 Jun 2022

Hays has launched a free online training portal to help employers & teams grow the skills they need to function effectively in the face of COVID-19.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia expands relationship with Hays Talent Solutions to include MSP 16 Jun 2022

TMCA has expanded its existing relationship with HTS to now include an onsite MSP for the recruitment and management of its contingent workforce.

Most wanted: 2020’s skill shortfalls revealed 16 Jun 2022

Cloud Engineers, Credit Assessors & Social Media & SEO Digital Marketing Specialists make the list of the top skill shortfalls for the first half of 2020.

‘Self-disrupt’ your career to land your dream job in 2020 16 Jun 2022

Is a new job on your radar for 2020 - labelled as the year to ‘self-disrupt’ your career. Here is Hays’s advice on how to land your dream job in 2020.

How to be a good mentee 16 Jun 2022

While a mentor’s expectations are clear, two-thirds of Australians are unsure what’s required from them as a mentee, according to recruiting experts Hays.

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists 16 Jun 2022

Around 80% of employees living with a disclosed disability say their organisation’s leaders do not fully understand the business benefits of diversity and inclusion.

Female-dominated jobs more susceptible to automation – gender pay gap could widen as a result 16 Jun 2022

Female-dominated occupations are more vulnerable to automation, which could further widen the gender pay gap, warns recruiting experts Hays. Read more.

The job interview questions people never know how to answer 16 Jun 2022

According to Nick Deligiannis, Managing Director of Hays in AU & NZ, interviewers ask these questions for a very specific reason. Find the questions here.

Short-term assignments attract the senior end of town 16 Jun 2022

22% of organisations have employed temporary or contract staff at the senior level over the past year. Read more about our research here.

Experience, education or informal learning: here’s what Aussies say most helps career advancement 16 Jun 2022

Work experience has a significantly greater impact on career progression than formal education or continuous informal learning. Read our research here.

200 cyber experts have their say: Technical expertise not enough when hiring cyber talent 16 Jun 2022

Two of the top five cyber security challenges organisations face trace back to the acute cyber security talent gap. Find out more about the research here.

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