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AI interview agents ease hiring strain in Australia
Digital Transformation

AI interview agents ease hiring strain in Australia

AI interview agents are reshaping hiring in Australia, promising faster decisions, fewer delays and substantial cost savings for employers.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Employment Hero launches real-time Payday Super pilot
Digital Transformation

Employment Hero launches real-time Payday Super pilot

Employment Hero debuts real-time Payday Super pilot, processing Australia's first in-payroll super payment ahead of 2026 mandate.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Employment Hero tests real-time super ahead of 2026
Digital Transformation

Employment Hero tests real-time super ahead of 2026

Employment Hero's HeroClear processes what it claims is Australia's first real-time super payment, as employers brace for 2026 Payday Super rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
Australian tech wages rise as job growth & hours diverge
Inflation

Australian tech wages rise as job growth & hours diverge

Australia's tech sector sees 4.4% job growth and rising wages, yet cities like Brisbane and Perth face hiring declines amid reduced working hours.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
How AI can help you land your next role - Faster, smarter and with more confidence
Digital Transformation

How AI can help you land your next role - Faster, smarter and with more confidence

AI is reshaping job hunting in 2025, helping candidates tailor CVs, prepare interviews and discover roles with more confidence and speed.

By Kate Jolly • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034
Small Business

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million jobs by 2034

Hero Foundation aims to unlock one million job opportunities by 2034, tackling unemployment among Australians facing employment barriers with tech and social partnerships.

By Alexandra Goodenough • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Employment Hero boosts small business HR support, cuts wait times
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero boosts small business HR support, cuts wait times

Employment Hero enhances HR support for small businesses with real-time tools, cutting wait times from hours to minutes and boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Employment Hero unveils HeroClear for superannuation compliance
SuperStream

Employment Hero unveils HeroClear for superannuation compliance

Employment Hero partners with Zepto and OZEDI to launch HeroClear, a tool automating real-time superannuation payments ahead of stricter seven-day compliance rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally
Digital Transformation

Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

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Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine
Data Analytics

Employment Hero launches Canada SMB Insight Engine

Employment Hero launches a quarterly SMB Insight Engine to track Canadian small firms' confidence amid hiring strain and burnout fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end
Data Protection

5 new workplace regulations you should prepare for before year-end

New Zealand employers face sweeping payroll, KiwiSaver, safety and privacy reforms, making year-end the crucial time to prepare systems.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
New Zealand jobs rise but wages & hours fall amid caution
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand jobs rise but wages & hours fall amid caution

New Zealand jobs rose 4.5% over the year, yet wages slipped and hours fell, as workers juggle multiple roles amid ongoing employer caution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable
Small Business

Two NZ startups team up to make mental health support for employees more affordable

Two NZ startups, Employment Hero and Clearhead, join forces to make affordable mental health support accessible for employees in small businesses.

By Neil Webster • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
Data Analytics

The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?

HR has evolved from back-office admin to strategic core, with AI and integrated tech helping businesses boost talent retention and compliance in 2025.

By Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Human Capital Management

Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips

Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025