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closing the gap.
While 95% of employers forecast growth in 2026, only 51% of the workforce shares that optimism, putting growth at risk. Without a workforce that is aligned, productive, and adopting AI at speed, the business optimism for 2026 will not materialize.
explore the themes for 2026.
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me and the world: from job displacement to task augmentation.
Talent are recalibrating what they expect from work as they rise to the challenge of an increasingly volatile world. Economic uncertainty, the rising cost of living and the impact of AI are just some of the factors shaping how talent think about their careers and future employability.
As employers look to the future with optimism, they need to reflect talent’s shifting focus in their recruitment and retention strategies to maintain a motivated workforce.
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me and my team: managers are key to stability.
Trust in the workplace is under pressure, yet work remains a balancing force in an increasingly volatile macro environment.
Collaborative, inclusive teams remain critical to performance, with managers emerging as both stability anchors and trust builders for workforces made up of five generations for the first time in history.
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me: the rise of self-defined success.
Economic volatility and a tougher job market have made talent more cautious in navigating their careers. Still, they are not abandoning what truly matters to them; instead, they are redefining success in an increasingly unpredictable environment. This means prioritizing personal goals, work styles and career paths — whether traditional and linear or more diverse.
For employers, the challenge is balancing business needs with the need for individual agency and autonomy.
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workmonitor: advice for leaders
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05 February 2026future-proofing your career: how to build a "skills portfolio" for the 2026 australian job market.
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05 February 2026the AI strategic risk: how australian leaders can scaffold AI-augmented roles for productivity.
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05 February 2026beyond the paycheque: how to negotiate for autonomy and balance in the 2026 australian job market
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05 February 2026the autonomy mandate: redesigning work for the 2026 australian talent market.
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05 February 2026the five-generation edge: how to fast-track your career through reciprocal mentorship.
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05 February 2026the 2026 australian talent blueprint: how to navigate the great workforce adaptation and own your career.
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04 February 2026closing the divide: why 2026 is the year of the great workforce adaptation for australian business.