Only one in five Australians is actively job hunting, and that is bad news for SMEs too

By Yajush Gupta · 26 February 2026 · HR & Staff

Only one in five Australians is actively job hunting, and that is bad news for SMEs too

Aussie jobs market: SMEs on high alert

Only one in five Aussies is actively job hunting, but research warns SMEs against complacency. What does this mean for your business's future?

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Summary

Just one in five Aussie employees is actively job hunting right now. But Gartner research shows SMEs can’t afford to assume loyalty.