19/08/2026
There are more jobs advertised right now than there are qualified people to fill them.
The national vacancy fill rate has dropped to 68.2% , meaning over 3 in 10 roles businesses advertise are going unfilled. If your last recruitment round felt slower and harder than it used to, the data backs you up.
The businesses winning right now aren't the ones with the biggest budgets. They're the ones acting like they're being chosen, not the other way around.
In our latest blog, we break down 6 practical ways to stand out and attract top talent, even in the tightest market:
✅ Lead with culture, not a duty list
✅ Move fast through your process
✅ Be upfront about pay
✅ Offer flexibility that's real
✅ Treat every candidate like a customer
✅ Build your employer brand before you need it
Read the full article 👉 https://www.peoplebydesignhr.com.au/struggling-to-recruit-how-to-stand-out-to-top-talent/
Struggling to fill roles with the right people? That's exactly what we help businesses with, every day. Get in touch, we know how to find talent that stays.