Major employers across the banking, legal and telecommunications industries have no problems attracting highly motivated and skilled Gen Y candidates - but keeping them is another story. read more
Temporary skilled migrants working in Australia under 457 visas help to create a more skilled local talent pool and alleviate chronic skill shortages, Prime Minister John Howard told a conference today. read more
Chandler Macleod has bounced back from a disappointing start to the year, with a strong June half lifting full-year net profit after tax up by 28 per cent to $5.4 million on a revenue rise of 58 per cent to $675.6 million. read more
NAB still in discussions on possible tender…Trojan Workforce moves into white-collar recruitment…High Court to consider labour hire company's request for special leave in OHS case…RCSA secures CareerOne sponsorship…Monster offloads final TMP AdComms business in North America…Heidrick & Struggles adds to Singapore team. read more
Chandler Macleod has expanded its executive recruitment business with the purchase of Sydney-based executive search firm, JML Australia, its fourth acquisition this year. read more
Growth in permanent recruitment has underpinned Peoplebank Australia's record full-year results with net profit after tax up 160 per cent to $4.1 million on a revenue rise of 15 per cent to $122.2 million. read more
Continued growth in membership has helped ITCRA grow its full-year revenue by 19 per cent to $1.1 million, according to the Association's president Penny Coulter. read more
Recruitment companies can remain relevant and useful to their corporate clients by offering unbundled services that are vital to the hiring and selection process, says Optus unit recruitment manager Catherine Ward. read more