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An unprecedented misalignment between economic and labour trends is causing a "fragmented market" where more employees are intending to leave, at the same time as more intend to stay, Gartner research shows.

• Major harassment reforms underway in Victoria
  
• Jobs Summit an opportunity to address "systemic problems"

Given that remote work is not viable for many frontline roles, flexibility has to take on a different shape for these employees, a new report highlights.

A "technical perfect storm" has decoupled wage growth from hiring demand, and if left unaddressed it will potentially have dire consequences for employers, an academic says.

The Fair Work Commission has raised the minimum wage by 5.2%, or $40 per week, effective 1 July.

• Attraction, retention pressures driving strong HR demand
  
• Gender pay gap a "top priority": New IR Minister
  
• HR leaders and industry specialists on the move

• More employees moving, but is it a Great Resignation?
  
• Leading LGBTQ-inclusive employers recognised

HR practitioners are in high demand across the country, but in certain roles salaries are spiking to lure top talent, according to specialist recruiters.

Employers cannot "tinker" their way out of today's challenging talent market; they must step out of their comfort zones with bold and experimental solutions, an HR advisor says.

The Federal Budget promises "more jobs and a stronger economy" but lacks any real plan to address critical workforce issues, business leaders say.