Talent2's recent share price drop had a domino effect on others in the listed recruitment sector because financial institutions and analysts have only a superficial understanding of the industry, says Humanis managing director Rabieh Krayem. read more
Growth in Australia's temporary workforce outpaced total employment growth by more than a third in the 2011 financial year, according to a new report from Adecco. read more
Employer profit growth is not keeping pace with candidates' wage expectations, says Hudson, and Australian employers are struggling to improve their quality of hire without costs blowing out. read more
Solid demand for accounting professionals in January: Ambition.... Queensland council seeks labour hire panel.... ICT employers looking to add permanent headcount: Bluefin.... Jobs on Trade Me back at pre-GFC levels.... Flexible work leads to less housing security: Study.... Recruitment agencies most popular hiring method: Drake. read more
The Australian labour market experienced a big increase in the number of available skilled workers in the December quarter, according to the latest Clarius Skills Index. read more
Graduate recruitment market tightens: GCA.... Veteran recruiter to head up Attribute Executive.... Energy recruiter joins GreenCollar Talent.... HCL appoints new CFO.... RCSA changes Sydney CEO breakfast venue.... Clients hungry for IT and green skills: Hays. read more
A new paper from the Australian Defence Force outlines increasing skills shortages in the private sector industries that supply to the ADF, and niche Defence recruiters say there are clear opportunities for the staffing sector to target those gaps. read more
The number of approved 457-visas increased by close to 50% year-on-year in the December half, according to the latest data from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. read more
