Employers are increasingly embracing retained hiring arrangements, as recruiters get better at asking the right questions and suggesting creative solutions, Salt CEO Jacqui Barratt says. read more
In yet another court ruling with implications for labour hire employers, Spotless Group has unsuccessfully sought leave to appeal a finding that it had to pay long-tenured workers redundancy entitlements. read more
A new 'part-time flex' employment model is being proposed in tomorrow's IR omnibus bill, among other newly announced measures. Meanwhile opposition to the bill is mounting even before it hits parliament. read more
Details of the imminent IR legislation have been revealed today, including a statutory definition of casual work, a fix for double-dipping claims and expanded casual conversion rights. read more
Opening borders may be a much-needed step towards economic recovery, but for some industries it will simply exacerbate skills shortages, two industry leaders say. read more
The Victorian Government has announced it will fund personal leave for casuals under a pilot scheme, in a move RCSA CEO Charles Cameron describes as "reactive and opportune". read more
The Fair Work Commission has handed down important rulings for employers on calculating overtime rates for casual employees, and what constitutes regular and systematic employment. read more
Australia Post's recruitment team is currently undergoing the "largest hiring blitz" in the organisation's 211-year history, with individual recruiters managing triple their usual candidate interactions. read more