The Australian recruitment mergers and acquisition market saw steady demand in 2011, but purchasers took longer to reach decisions amid ongoing economic uncertainty. read more
New country manager for Firebrand New Zealand.... Ambition appoints Queensland boss.... We're not interested in SKILLED: Adecco local boss.... Hudson wins NT police recruitment assessment contract.... Three in four Australians active in the job market: SEEK.... NT Health seeks executive search firm.... RCSA Gala Ball heads to Melbourne. read more
Talent2 has posted a loss in the December half and CEO John Rawlinson says that while the company plans to "fine-tune" its headcount, no GFC-level layoffs are expected. read more
LAFHA changes to hit resources sector: ITCRA.... City of Sydney announces $7.5 million temp staff tender.... Kenexa posts full year loss.... Telstra, Westpac and others to talk contingent staffing.... Accounting support temp-to-perm rates increase.... Aurec doubles 457-visa capacity. 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
Speculation reappears on Adecco takeover of Hays.... Better board recruitment processes needed in Asia-Pac: Korn/Ferry.... Finance hiring confidence high: Robert Half.... Candle manager joins Spin IT.... ICT outlook not as grim as predicted: Mind Recruitment.... Fieldglass grows sales.... Justin Sway still head of FastTrack. 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
Toyota comments indicate need for fewer limits on labour hire: RCSA.... John Plummer Snr increases Clarius shareholding.... Business as usual at SHL following sale proposal.... Baldwin to leave Staite Henningsen Klein.... RecruitAdvantage joins forces with SilkRoad.... DFAT seeking recruitment PSA.... New allegations in Silicon Valley poaching case. read more