New workplace report suggests how small businesses can win the war for talent over big competitors
Australian workers see a strong work-life balance as the most desirable trait among employers, new research shows, suggesting small businesses may be able to woo employees with benefits not provided by their larger competitors.
Four Australian startups that landed $69.5 million in funding this week
After a quiet week, funding is back in business in Australia with four startups receiving over $69 million over the last few days.
Blackbird tops spicy anonymous VC ranking list, Square Peg respond to missing top 10
A spicy 'VC Leaderboard' list has revealed the top 25 VCs in Australia and New Zealand, according to startup founders.
Seven Aussie startups that raised a casual $284 million this week
We've had a cracking week of big Aussie startup raises, coming in at over $284 million. Some highlights include Advanced Navigation, Vow, Ofload and Kindship.
The top four reasons Australians are looking to change jobs
The pandemic has shaken-up the global workforce. In Australia, there are more job ads on SEEK than ever before, resulting in the great job boom.
How to win talent in Australia’s most competitive industries
Australia’s unemployment rate recently dipped below 4%. Post-election, the supply of workers should start to increase, but staff shortages will likely continue to be an issue in many industries and a serious challenge for Australia’s three biggest hiring industries: Trades & Services, Healthcare & Medical, and Hospitality & Tourism.
The number one thing that will help you hire better talent
We’re in the midst of a great job boom, with market conditions unlike anything we’ve experienced in recent years. COVID-19 has played a critical role in this shift, and its knock-on effects will be felt across the hiring market for the foreseeable future.
Competition for candidates is at record levels — here’s what you need to know
The current employment landscape looks markedly different from the pre-COVID climate. With more jobs available than ever before, we are firmly in the midst of Australia’s great job boom.
“I was the poker player who went all in”: Sydney startup Foodbomb reaps rewards with $1.4 million raise
Food comparison platform Foodbomb — winner of the first-ever Smart50 StartupSmart award — has raised $1.4 million in funding, following 12 months of growth.