<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Job cuts are mounting across the tech industry, yet some of Australia's most lucrative employers are still being named the best places to build a career.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>LinkedIn has identified 20 companies with the strongest opportunities for job progression – many in sectors plagued by layoffs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The 2026 top companies list is based on data tracking hiring, promotions, skills development and employee retention across millions of workers.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/richard-scolyer-former-australian-of-the-year-shares-health-update-in-battle-with-brain-cancer/7b4fd6d5-dc6f-4cd0-829f-42b7c4d5b092"><strong><span>Former Australian of the Year's health 'a bit tougher' in brain cancer battle</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The release comes as the global tech sector continues to bleed jobs.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More than 78000 staff have been laid off since January, according to international payments company RationalFX.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>About 4450 tech roles in Australia have been eliminated so far this year, with Sydney among the hardest-hit cities.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/jobs-linkedin-tech-losses-data-telstra-commbank/e3626dde-e2d1-4061-93f6-1064e0b2af46" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Despite this volatility, Commonwealth Bank, a major player in the local technology workforce, was crowned the best workplace for professional development.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The recognition arrives even as the bank prepares to axe hundreds of jobs – prompting the sector's union to accuse it of "hollowing out" services – and signals a further 300 redundancies as part of its AI expansion.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-gold-card-nicki-minaj-one-person-bought-visa-usa-news/33b13cad-672e-432f-bc35-9f71d00a0324"><strong><span>Only one person has bought into Donald Trump's million-dollar idea</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>CommBank chief people officer Kiersten Robinson described the ranking as a proud moment, crediting the achievement to the positive workplace culture shaped by its staff. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"For CommBank, this ranking is a reflection of our people and the workplace they shape every day – one where they can grow their careers, build new skills, and shape what's next for our customers, communities, and each other," she said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The lender shares the top tier with other major Australian employers, such as Telstra, Canva, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Oracle, all of which secured spots in the top 10.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/news-bargaining-incentive-social-media-giants-forced-to-pay-for-news-under-strengthened-news-media-bargaining-code/dd71a298-1cd9-464a-b59c-a9972adbf792"><strong><span>Social media giants forced to pay for news under strengthened news media bargaining code</span></strong></a><strong><span></span></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Earlier this year, hundreds of positions at Telstra were flagged to go as the company rolled out new AI capabilities and moved some roles offshore.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>LinkedIn data reveals that learning and development opportunities remain a priority for Australians weighing up their next move.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Nine in 10 chief people officers now expect work to be organised around skills rather than traditional job titles.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><strong><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></strong></em><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><em><strong><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></strong></em><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="" title=""><em><strong><span>Apple</span></strong></em></a><span> 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