1 Nov 2024
The Lowdown: People, Talent and Market insights you need to know
The Lowdown: People, Talent and Market insights you need to know




As we navigate the complex and dynamic world of work never has it been more crucial for People & Talent professionals to stay abreast of market trends.
Every year, hundreds of employers and candidates count on our decades of industry insights, from smart hiring strategies to career advice that works. We tap into market trends and future-of-work shifts, so you don’t have to. We know what it takes to build strong, satisfied teams ready to tackle what’s next, and most importantly, what it takes to retain them.
Inside the Report:
The Economic Landscape
Hiring Trends
Industry Analysis
How Technology is Impacting the Industry
Skills in Demand
Talent Mobility
Notable Trends
Future Outlook


AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description
From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.


AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description
From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.


AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description
From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.


AI Isn’t Taking Your Job, But It Might Change Your Job Description
From automating admin to spotting trends in data, AI is shifting HR’s role. Find out how to future-proof your skills.


Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know
Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.


Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know
Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.


Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know
Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.


Federal Court ruling on annualised salaries & set-off clauses – What HR needs to know
Get the lowdown on the Federal Court's latest ruling around annualised salaries vs award entitlements and what it means for HR.


The Great Flattening
The old pyramid career path is gone. Roles are shifting, middle layers are thinning, and the ladder many thought they were climbing has disappeared. Read about what's driving it now.


The Great Flattening
The old pyramid career path is gone. Roles are shifting, middle layers are thinning, and the ladder many thought they were climbing has disappeared. Read about what's driving it now.


The Great Flattening
The old pyramid career path is gone. Roles are shifting, middle layers are thinning, and the ladder many thought they were climbing has disappeared. Read about what's driving it now.


The Great Flattening
The old pyramid career path is gone. Roles are shifting, middle layers are thinning, and the ladder many thought they were climbing has disappeared. Read about what's driving it now.


Webinar: The Lowdown & Salary Guide - Register Now!
Get an exclusive first look at the data and trends shaping the HR industry and what they mean for you and your career in two exciting webinar sessions.


Webinar: The Lowdown & Salary Guide - Register Now!
Get an exclusive first look at the data and trends shaping the HR industry and what they mean for you and your career in two exciting webinar sessions.


Webinar: The Lowdown & Salary Guide - Register Now!
Get an exclusive first look at the data and trends shaping the HR industry and what they mean for you and your career in two exciting webinar sessions.


Webinar: The Lowdown & Salary Guide - Register Now!
Get an exclusive first look at the data and trends shaping the HR industry and what they mean for you and your career in two exciting webinar sessions.


Microlearning, Macro Impact
In HR, we talk a lot about “continuous learning,” but let’s be honest: no one has hours each week to sink into a new course or textbook. That’s where microlearning comes in: short, targeted bursts of learning that fit into busy schedules and still pack a punch.


Microlearning, Macro Impact
In HR, we talk a lot about “continuous learning,” but let’s be honest: no one has hours each week to sink into a new course or textbook. That’s where microlearning comes in: short, targeted bursts of learning that fit into busy schedules and still pack a punch.


Microlearning, Macro Impact
In HR, we talk a lot about “continuous learning,” but let’s be honest: no one has hours each week to sink into a new course or textbook. That’s where microlearning comes in: short, targeted bursts of learning that fit into busy schedules and still pack a punch.


Microlearning, Macro Impact
In HR, we talk a lot about “continuous learning,” but let’s be honest: no one has hours each week to sink into a new course or textbook. That’s where microlearning comes in: short, targeted bursts of learning that fit into busy schedules and still pack a punch.


Meet SD's 'Pup-terns'!
In celebration of International Dog Day (Aug. 26th), get to know our four-legged colleagues (and their cheeky HR violations!)


Meet SD's 'Pup-terns'!
In celebration of International Dog Day (Aug. 26th), get to know our four-legged colleagues (and their cheeky HR violations!)


Meet SD's 'Pup-terns'!
In celebration of International Dog Day (Aug. 26th), get to know our four-legged colleagues (and their cheeky HR violations!)


Meet SD's 'Pup-terns'!
In celebration of International Dog Day (Aug. 26th), get to know our four-legged colleagues (and their cheeky HR violations!)
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