The Launch Report

Insight and analysis on Australia’s workforce, recruitment trends, and the forces shaping how we work. Expert perspectives and practical takeaways for job seekers and clients.

Black-and-white finalist graphic for The Recruitment Industry Awards Australia 2026.
By Steph Obrien May 8, 2026
Launch is proud to be named finalist for two categories at the annual RCSA Awards - Excellence in Social Purpose and Excellence in Safety and Wellbeing Culture.
A diverse group of professional people standing and sitting together against a plain red background.
By Sarah Kiely April 12, 2026
Practical guide to improving diversity in hiring with structured, bias-reducing processes across attraction, assessment, decision-making and measurement.
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By Ed Fletcher March 3, 2026
Victoria’s tech sector remains stable in 2025, with selective hiring and strong demand for AI, cyber, cloud and data talent despite broader vacancy declines.
Person using a laptop, hands on keyboard, viewing a data dashboard with charts and graphs.
By Hayden Lines March 2, 2026
NSW drives Australia’s 2025 job growth as tech hiring splits in two: rising competition for senior roles, strong demand for cloud, cyber, data and AI talent.
People planting seedlings in a field with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
By Steph Obrien February 2, 2026
Launch has partnered with 15TREES to plant 60 native trees in the Daintree Rainforest, bringing its total contribution to 180 trees across Australia.
Woman and man holding an award with logos in background. Woman in black blazer, man in tuxedo.
By Amanda Saleh January 20, 2026
Sarah Kiely is announced as Launch Group CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Damien Ross, taking Launch Group into an exciting new chapter for the company.
Black-and-white finalist graphic for The Recruitment Industry Awards Australia 2026.
By Steph Obrien May 8, 2026
Launch is proud to be named finalist for two categories at the annual RCSA Awards - Excellence in Social Purpose and Excellence in Safety and Wellbeing Culture.
A diverse group of professional people standing and sitting together against a plain red background.
By Sarah Kiely April 12, 2026
Practical guide to improving diversity in hiring with structured, bias-reducing processes across attraction, assessment, decision-making and measurement.
Report cover with documents, hands on laptop.
By Ed Fletcher March 3, 2026
Victoria’s tech sector remains stable in 2025, with selective hiring and strong demand for AI, cyber, cloud and data talent despite broader vacancy declines.
Person using a laptop, hands on keyboard, viewing a data dashboard with charts and graphs.
By Hayden Lines March 2, 2026
NSW drives Australia’s 2025 job growth as tech hiring splits in two: rising competition for senior roles, strong demand for cloud, cyber, data and AI talent.
People planting seedlings in a field with mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
By Steph Obrien February 2, 2026
Launch has partnered with 15TREES to plant 60 native trees in the Daintree Rainforest, bringing its total contribution to 180 trees across Australia.
Woman and man holding an award with logos in background. Woman in black blazer, man in tuxedo.
By Amanda Saleh January 20, 2026
Sarah Kiely is announced as Launch Group CEO, succeeding outgoing CEO Damien Ross, taking Launch Group into an exciting new chapter for the company.
Man in a blue shirt looks out of a high-rise window, city skyline in background.
By Jaz Kuthubdeen January 12, 2026
Counteroffers may buy time, but they rarely fix the reasons people leave. Launch’s Jaz Kuthubdeen explains why they often fail both candidates and employers.
Four people walking and talking in an office hallway.
By Ariana Harris December 8, 2025
Contracting roles are growing in corporate services. Learn how shifting expectations around tenure, cost and capability help employers hire smarter with Launch.
Tiara Recruitment Awards ANZ winner logo.  Launch logo and text
By Steph Obrien December 8, 2025
Launch wins Back Office of the Year at the 2025 TIARA Awards, celebrating excellence in recruitment operations and team performance across ANZ. Read more here.
Cyber security trends - Detection, Identity, AI Security
By Steph Obrien October 20, 2025
Discover FY26 cyber security hiring trends in Australia. Detection, IAM/PAM, and AI security drive demand amid regulation, skills gaps, and rising salaries.

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