Quarterly Australian
Work Outlook
- December Quarter 2025
Quarterly Australian
Work Outlook
- December Quarter 2025
November 2025
AI is reshaping Australian workplaces and this quarter’s report reveals just how rapidly the transformation is unfolding. Drawing on insights from more than 600 senior HR professionals and business leaders, the latest Quarterly Australian Work Outlook spotlights the surge in AI adoption, with 68% of organisations now implementing formal AI policies and three-quarters actively training staff in AI skills.
Alongside this special focus, the report delivers essential updates on absence trends, employment intentions, wages, and the evolving challenges facing HR and business leaders. Whether you’re navigating workforce planning, technology integration, or employee wellbeing, this research provides the forward view you need to stay ahead.
Summary of Key Findings
Stress is now a leading driver of unscheduled absence, with the proportion of employers citing it rising sharply from 42 per cent to 57 per cent over the past two years.
AI adoption is accelerating: 68 per cent of organisations now have formal policies or guidelines for AI use, and three-quarters are actively training employees to use AI for work.
Employment confidence remains high, with 71 per cent of organisations planning to hire staff this quarter.
How are HR practitioners feeling about AI?
AHRI’s December Work Outlook report reveals Australian HR practitioners are broadly optimistic about AI’s potential, while remaining attuned to its risks. The findings offer insights into how organisations are integrating AI, reshaping roles and preparing employees for a digitally enabled future
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