Core Insights - Employment Hero's Annual Jobs Report highlights how cost-of-living pressures, shifting values, generational changes, and technological advancements are reshaping employment in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Canada [1][2][8] Group 1: Employment Trends - Nearly half of employees (45%) are uncertain about finding a new job quickly if they lose their current one, despite employment growth of 5.8% in Australia, 2.4% in New Zealand, and 2.6% in the UK [4][6] - One in three workers globally (30%) holds multiple jobs, with this figure rising to 36% in Canada and nearly half (47%) among 18-24 year-olds [5][6] - Part-time hours are increasing, with a year-over-year rise of 1.3% in Australia and 3.8% in New Zealand, including an 18% surge among teenagers [5] Group 2: Employee Preferences - A majority (56%) of workers prefer jobs that do not involve excessive pressure or responsibility, indicating a shift towards work-life balance [6][7] - Gen Z workers are financially cautious yet ambitious, with 58% reporting they work extra hours to manage cost-of-living pressures [7][8] Group 3: Company Insights - Employment Hero serves over 350,000 businesses and manages more than 2.5 million employees globally, reducing administrative burdens by up to 80% [10][11] - The report combines data from Employment Hero's platform, a YouGov survey of 3,635 employed adults, and expert commentary, providing a comprehensive view of the employment landscape [11]