From publicaccountant.com.au: The 2025 salary survey from recruiter Hays indicates a 20% decline in employers reporting skills shortages, alongside increased business confidence, with 64% expecting higher activity next year.

Although 86% of employers plan to offer pay raises, this is a decrease from 95% last year, and the expected size of raises is also shrinking.

Job mobility remains high, with over 77% of employees planning to seek new roles, prioritizing pay increases, skill development, and flexible work options.