Canberra-based IT recruitment specialist, Whizdom, which has long used a profit-share incentive scheme for its staff, has finally "succumbed" to paying recruiters a bonus for activity and placements, says managing director John McCluskey. read more
In the five years since its MBO, Hudson's transformation has involved "lots of mistakes", and they highlight some of the recruitment industry's particular challenges, says senior executive Martin Hayden. read more
Fixed-term contracts that extend or are renewed beyond two years will soon be prohibited, making it even more important for recruitment agencies have a clear understanding of their clients' requirements, and to keep that knowledge up to date, a compliance expert says. read more
Hudson's contingent staffing brand Flexhive is now giving clients better insights to help them reduce attrition, says CEO Martin Hayden. Meanwhile it's also moving more seriously into the offshoring space. read more
Many recruitment companies have become too dependent on permanent recruitment during the pandemic, but industry advisor Rod Hore is optimistic about the sector embracing "non-perm revenue" and more creative solutions. read more
Recruitment leaders are making headway when it comes to identifying top talent for themselves and their clients, but some continue to overlook key competencies, or to fully appreciate the role environment plays, assessment specialists say. read more
Client surveys don't always capture honest feedback, and agencies' over-reliance on them is causing leaders to miss out on valuable business development opportunities, an industry trainer says. read more
Now more than ever, recruiters are sabotaging their own success and need to work on their self-belief, according to industry advisor Greg Savage. read more
A labour hire company has been criticised for sending an "unqualified" recruiter to conduct site visits, and must pay 20% of an injured worker's $1.6 million damages claim. read more
After the past year's "frantic" hiring pace, it's clear employers now have far greater appetite for deeper talent conversations, with true subject matter experts, recruitment leaders say. read more