A balance between the needs of employees and employers is needed to ensure the jobs market doesn't grind to a halt.
That's according to a business expert after figures this week showed a significant decline in the number of new jobs available.
Job listings are down over 30 per cent from this time last year as worker salaries and benefits have increased.
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The HR Suite's Caroline Reidy says bosses are now looking for a return boosting pay in recent years: