1. WEEKLY INSIGHT

The 2025 Employment Shift to a Candidate-Scarce Market

The number of candidates applying per job advertisement has decreased by 0.9% month-on-month for the first time in 2 two years (SBC 2024).

ROBERT WALTERS CONDUCTED A SURVEY ON 2000 WHITE COLLAR BUSINESSES

• Results indicated that 76% of white-collar businesses plan to hire in the next 6 to 12 months.
• This is in comparison to to 58% of employees seeking new opportunities

There is a persistent demand for talent in Australia, regardless of the current macroeconomic environment.

4 KEY TRENDS IN RECRUITMENT:

• 34% of companies worldwide plan to require staff to return to the office 5 day per week.
• 84% of recruiters say engaging passive candidates is crucial for attracting top talent in lower and middle-level positions. 
• 40% of executives anticipate that around 1.4 billion workers will need to re-skill in the next 3 years to keep up with advancements in generative AI + automation. 
  • The AI recruitment technology market, currently worth over $661.5 million, is projected to reach $1.1 billion by 2030. 

2. HR/IR & LEADERSHIP

Global Hiring Expectations for January to March 2025

“The Americas emerged as the most optimistic region in the coming year when it comes to hiring in the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey (MEOS)” – HRD 2024

Overall Hiring Outlook:

• Global Average: 25% net employment outlook (NEO)
• Strongest NEO: India (40%)
• Weakest NEO: Argentina (-1%)

Hiring Expectations by Country:

• Strong Hiring: India, U.S., Mexico, Singapore, Germany, etc. (Countries with NEO above the global average)
• Moderate Hiring: Japan, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, etc. (Countries with NEO around the global average)
• Weak Hiring: Argentina, Hong Kong, Chile, Israel, etc. (Countries with NEO below the global average)

3. MARVINHR

Debunking the myth that recruitment freezes in Late December and early January…

As the the financial year in Australia wraps up on June 30 this timing often leads to hiring freezes or budget adjustments in the middle of the year, rather than during Christmas, creating a unique window for recruitment dynamics.

Whether you’re a candidate actively seeking new opportunities or a company on the hunt for top talent, remember that many businesses stay in hiring mode during annual shutdowns.

At marvinHR, our team is committed to ensuring success for both candidates and organisations. We will be active during the holiday break to source top talent for your roles or to assist you in discovering your next job.

1. Get In Touch: Contact us to discuss your hiring needs and job specifications.

2. We Get to Work: While you’re away, we’ll actively search for the best candidates/firms to fit your requirements.

3. Ready for You: We’ll present our findings and candidate/firm recommendations upon your return to office in January.

Check out this week’s Lawyers [CLICK HERE] open to new opportunities & Perth’s Top Accountants [CLICK HERE].

4. TOP 4 WEEKLY HR READS

1. Ten per cent of workers hired this year are in jobs that didn’t exist in 2000, LinkedIn data shows
2. Western Australia grants employees flexible work rights: What HR needs to know
3. Over half of Australian workers have experienced a toxic workplace
4. $1.44m damages reinstated for employee sacked in “sham” process