Talent2 regional GM joins Hudson.... Federal Government nearly doubles employers' 457 application costs.... Talent International unveils new contractor perks.... NSW council opens up on-hire trades RFT. read more
Chandler Macleod has forecast a small lift in underlying earnings and profit for the 2013 financial year, but the company says it is facing significant margin pressure in the mining sector and overall hiring confidence remains weak. read more
Talent International to open candidate database to clients.... ManpowerGroup local boss defends large RPO model.... Heidrick's Asia-Pacific top line falls.... Year-on-year growth in SEEK NZ jobs ads. read more
Rubicor flags EBITDA fall.... DEEWR branch looking to renew temp recruitment PSA.... Weak demand for IT contractors: M&T.... LinkedIn reinforces position as dominant social recruiting tool: Bullhorn.... ManpowerGroup tops Everest RPO rankings.... Strong recruitment presence on BRW Fast Starters list. read more
The Federal Government's recent "attack" on 457-visas in the IT sector is another setback for an industry already facing critical hurdles in meeting its current and future skills needs, says Peoplebank CEO Peter Acheson. read more
CoreStaff labour hire agreement rejected by FWC.... ATO on-hire panel goes back to market.... More cohesive workforce approach will improve on-hire safety: RCSA.... New hire for Astutepayroll.com. read more
ManpowerGroup Australia posts "weak" March quarter revenue.... CMG senior manager departs.... New general manager for Talent International Wellington.... Australian execs use LinkedIn for networking, not job search: BlueSteps.... ABS data disproves unions' insecure work claims: AiG. read more
Aquent has launched a new brand in Australia, Vitamin T, which will specialise in contractors and freelancers for advertising, media, marketing and design agencies. read more
Hays Australia and New Zealand has had a tough March quarter, with the local business reporting an 18% constant currency drop in gross profit, although the NZ business achieved growth during the period. read more