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Australian organisations are seeing an overall increase in claims or complaints related to psychosocial hazards, new research shows.

The HR jobs market remains "robust" by historical standards, despite demand for professionals falling significantly since last year.

HR professionals with industrial relations experience are highly sought after at the moment for both permanent and contract roles, to manage the workplace complexities arising from recent legislative changes, according to specialist recruiters.

• Consultation starts on draft Bill banning NDAs
  
• HR in "unusual" situation with four Rs
  
• Regulated worker protections imminent, but no claims until February 2025

The prospect of employee turnover that's too low is something "very few organisations have had to even think about", but concern appears to be growing among employers, an HR advisory leader says.

Nine in 10 employers expect to raise HR salaries this year, but demand for HR roles has fallen back to pre-COVID levels, new research shows.

• FWC raises minimum wages, award rates by 3.75%
  
• "Gender undervaluation" a focus for next year
  
• Unions seeking 10 days' reproductive leave
  
• Calls for reproductive health to be a protected attribute

Offshoring is enabling many organisations to grow more quickly, but it's not yet broadly adopted due to some misconceptions, a talent advisor says.

The percentage of employers forecasting no staff turnover in the next 12 months has doubled since last year, according to an annual workforce trends report that suggests "a more optimistic view of the future".

The number of HR jobs advertised in Australia over the past three months has decreased by 3.5%, but the market nonetheless remains "robust", The Next Step's latest HR job market research shows.