Quarterly Australian Work Outlook
A forward view of the Australian labour market
Understand what’s shaping employer decision-making, workforce trends and labour market dynamics, and – most importantly – what it means for your organisation.
AHRI’s Quarterly Australian Work Outlook provides a consistent, data-led view of:
- Employment intentions
- Recruitment activity
- Redundancy trends
- Job mobility
- Wage expectations
Each quarter also examines a critical issue shaping the HR agenda, giving you both a reliable view of the market and deeper insight into emerging risks and opportunities.
Stay ahead of workforce trends using data, not guesswork
Track shifts in labour market conditions
Benchmark against national trends
Identify emerging workforce risks and pressures
Inform workforce planning, resourcing and capability decisions
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Latest Quarterly Australian Work Outlook reports
March 2026
Quarterly Australian Work Outlook – March Quarter 2026
Focus: Skills and workforce capability
Skills gaps and capability pressures remain a key issue for organisations entering 2026.
This report explores how employers are responding to changing skills demands, where gaps are emerging, and what this means for workforce planning and capability development.
Also includes the latest data on employment intentions, recruitment activity, redundancy trends, turnover and wage expectations.
June 2026
Quarterly Australian Work Outlook – June Quarter 2026
Focus: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
Workplace psychosocial risk is rising on the HR agenda.
This report examines the leading cause of psychosocial risks in Australian workplaces, what tactics organisations are using to minimise psychosocial risks, and in which areas of HR practice psychosocial risk considerations are most commonly incorporated.
Also includes the latest data on employment intentions, recruitment activity, redundancy trends, turnover and wage expectations.