Despite extensive informal discussions between employers and unions about a potential settlement of the crucial Secure Employment Test Case, the parties have failed to reach an agreed position. The case may now not be concluded until late next year. read more
The severe shortage of suitable office juniors on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts is hampering business and has pushed salaries for good applicants about 30% above standard rates, according to Ross Human Directions regional general manager, Steven Gibbs. read more
Adecco denies anti-competitive behaviour; More management change at TMP; Newspapers and internet benefit from longer employment ad campaigns. read more
One of Australia's biggest food and grocery companies, the Mars/Masterfoods group, which includes Mars snackfoods and Uncle Ben's Petcare, is understood to be reviewing its contract IT recruitment arrangements. read more
Job ads may have peaked, says Olivier; Recruitment salaries still rising fast; New rules for ceo recruitment in WA local government; New ceo for Ambit subsidiary. read more
Today's issue of controversial media and business website Crikey features an email purportedly from a recruitment executive strongly criticising recent changes to SEEK and questioning its value to the recruitment industry. read more
Adecco, Manpower and Vedior have all confirmed they are under investigation by the French Government for allegedly infringing French and European competition law. read more
Apprentice training still lags, says Catalyst; ICT contractors happy to re-locate; Soft Work People becomes Endeavour Recruitment; Porter Consulting expands; Analysts bullish on Manpower. read more
