Recruitment companies have a double whammy of new legislative burdens to contend with this month, following the introduction of "politically motivated" amendments to immigration rules, says immigration expert Alan Chanesman. read more
We use external recruiters to ensure the best talent survives mergers: Amcor.... Bullying code fails to account for on-hire arrangements: RCSA.... Victorian council to establish community care on-hire panel.... Stick with proven techniques, not brainteasers: Hays.... ITCRA dinner heads to Sydney.... Correction: Robert Walters. read more
Law firm negligent in advising injured Drake on-hire worker against lost earnings claim.... Why recruiters should care about age discrimination.... Baker Hughes MD keen to recruit more women.... Adcorp gets second NSW Government contract extension.... Robert Walters hosts rugby legends. read more
Sydney IT employers still hungry for staff: M&T.... NSW utility body seeking on-hire providers.... One in ten employers have a cut-off age for candidates: AHRC.... How to hire a Hobbit. read more
In a decision largely in favour of the ODCO independent contracting system, the Federal Court has found that two employees who were "converted" to ODCO contractors were not constructively dismissed, even though they felt they had no choice but to switch. read more
Adecco managing director to depart: reports.... Quality of hire used to rationalise recruitment panels: Hudson.... Queensland delays planned payroll tax threshold increase.... Australia still one of the lucky countries: ILO.... Heidrick & Struggles mulls possible privatisation.... FWC minimum wage increase will hurt small business: ACCI.... Headcount steady or growing in 2013: AME. read more
Major projects still hungry for labour: Pit Crew, AMMA.... Recruiters need more guidance on age discrimination: ALRC review.... Another freelance recruitment website enters the market.... Drake diversifies with joint venture.... Mind Recruitment partners with ACS to help jobseekers. read more
Big fine for SKILLED over fertiliser factory injury.... Report recommends making 457 sponsorship more expensive.... LinkedIn to launch candidate management app.... How sourcing can protect your company: ASB. read more
The "ongoing legal war" between HRX and Talent2 has come to at least a temporary conclusion today, with the NSW Supreme Court awarding costs in HRX's favour in their battle over Talent2's hiring of a former HRX employee. read more
457-visa reforms: "a bit of a beat-up".... Contracts need to cover client conduct: Bill Boorman.... Consider whether hiring process is discouraging candidates with disability.... Who manages the contingent workforce? HR versus procurement. read more