97% of Australian businesses feel confident. The data tells a different story.
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We surveyed 510 Australian business owners and leaders to understand how they’re managing workforce obligations in a rapidly changing environment.
Key Findings
Built from real survey data and the on-the-ground experience of experts who work with Australian businesses every day. It won't tell you everything is broken – it will tell you where to look, and what to do.
42%
have already identified a payroll error in their business
61%
say workforce obligations are a source of ongoing stress
AI
is helping employees raise claims more quickly and more effectively
"Being confident without the correct knowledge can be a dangerous way to run a business."