Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey

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    Jobs and Skills Australia surveys at least 1,000 employers each month to find out about their experience when recruiting staff as well as whether they are expecting to increase staffing levels. This feedback provides insights about labour market conditions and helps in developing resources designed to help job seekers understand what employers are looking for.

    Recruitment Insights Report

    Each month, the Recruitment Insights Report (RIR) presents data collected from the REOS. Information is provided at a national, capital city and rest of state level for recruitment activity, difficulty, staffing outlook, reasons for recruiting and more. Download the full report for more information.

    December 2024 overview:

    Recruitment activity Recruitment difficulty rate Expect to increase staff

    44%

    47%

    19%

    Monthly change: 1% pt
    Yearly change: -3% pts
    Monthly change: -3% pts
    Yearly change: -4% pts
    Monthly change: 1% pt
    Yearly change: -1% pts

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    REOS Recruitment Insights Report - December 2024.pdf

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    REOS Recruitment Insights Report - December 2024.docx

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    REOS Recruitment Insights Report - December 2024 data file.xlsx

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    January data:

    Coming 18 February 2025

    Additional research

    Contact

    For information on the REOS survey or the Recruitment Insights Reports email REOS@jobsandskills.gov.au or telephone 1800 059 439 (REOS survey enquiries only).