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Robert Half stories

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Robert Half, a prominent author and research analyst, delves into the economic dynamics of the Australian job market, paying particular attention to key sectors such as finance and technology. His research reveals significant trends and challenges faced by hiring managers and employers.

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In the realm of finance, Half’s analysis highlights the premium Australian CFOs are willing to pay for top-tier skills, with new hires potentially receiving up to 31% higher salaries. This trend underscores the growing value placed on financial expertise.

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Further, Half’s findings indicate that seven in 10 Australian employers foresee financial repercussions from a skills shortage in 2023, reflecting concerns about the availability of qualified talent.

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Turning to the tech sector, Robert Half reports that VMware has introduced new Cross-Cloud services on AWS, facilitating easier access for customers to deploy innovative solutions such as Carbon Black Cloud and Tanzu.

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Additionally, Half’s research reveals a robust hiring intention among CIOs in Australia's technology sector, despite the persistent challenge of finding skilled employees.

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The recruitment landscape is also impacted by his insights, with an annual salary summary advising IT professionals on when to negotiate raises and when to be content with existing compensation structures.

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Significant growth in the finance and accounting sectors is also on the horizon, with salaries projected to rise following a 6.5% sector increase, as reported by Robert Half.

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Overall, Half's latest research brings to light the escalating difficulties Australian firms face in attracting skilled talent, a trend expected to continue into 2024.

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Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
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job market
As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.
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Australian firms struggle to attract skilled talent
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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salaries
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workforce management
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research
New research from Robert Half reveals growing concerns among Australian employers about attracting skilled talent in 2024.
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Australian finance salaries to rise, hints Robert Half
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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inflation
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salaries
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employment
Australian finance and accounting professionals' salaries set for a rise following a significant 6.5% sector growth.
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Australian CFOs paying a premium for finance skills
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
Australian CFOs are ready to offer new hires up to 31% higher salaries for in-demand financial skills, according to research by Robert Half.
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Financial impact of skills shortage is set to increase for Australian employers
Wed, 1st Feb 2023
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recruitment
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robert half technology
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skills gap
Seven in 10 Australian employers state they expect to be negatively impacted financially by not having access to the required skills in 2023.
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More than half of CIOs looking to hire more employees - report
Thu, 28th Jul 2022
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fintechs
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software development
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finance, leasing & rental
Australian technology sector shows strong growth as CIOs plan to expand headcount, but finding skilled employees remains a challenge - Robert Half research.
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New VMware Cross-Cloud services available on AWS
Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
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hyperscale
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virtualisation
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public cloud
VMware makes it easier for AWS customers to purchase and deploy Cross-Cloud services, including Carbon Black Cloud, Tanzu, and CloudHealth.
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How much is your job worth?
Mon, 14th May 2012
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data analytics
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big data
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it industry
Recruiter's annual salary summary shows which IT workers should be requesting raises, and which should be happy with what they've got.