An award-winning new system has enabled Harrison McMillan to more than halve its recruiters' time on key workflows, passing the cost savings onto clients as it ramps up its RPO offering, says managing director Jodi Walton. read more
With more employers requesting only vaccinated candidates, recruiters must have very thorough conversations with clients about their requirements, and ensure all policies are communicated clearly to on-hire workers, specialists warn. read more
In an important ruling for labour hire providers and host employers, a worker has lost his appeal for reinstatement to a site that expelled him. read more
A labour hire employee removed from a client site due to complaints about "gossiping" could have received better treatment but ultimately wasn't unfairly dismissed, the Fair Work Commission has ruled. read more
With the Great Resignation looming, there's a major opportunity for recruiters to influence the full employee lifecycle via their insights to talent's emotional drivers, says a retention expert. read more
A recruitment company and host employer have been fined for "overt and serious" discrimination after knocking back a 70-year-old job applicant. read more
The recruitment industry is well-placed to take a "leadership position" and engage in proactive conversations with clients about vaccination policies, legal experts say. read more
Employers have less than two weeks to assess whether to offer permanent employment to their regular casual workforce, and it will be "very easy" to make mistakes when trying to comply with the new obligations, a lawyer says. read more