Improved staff productivity, expansion into niche recruitment markets and strong performance from recent acquisitions helped Candle lift its full-year profit 57% to a record $7.2 million. read more
Listed recruitment company Catalyst has diversified into the training sector with the acquisition of skills training company, MindAtlas, for an estimated purchase price of $4.7 million. read more
Strong growth in online job advertising and aggressive expansion into the SME market has helped SEEK exceed projected revenue and profit expectations in 2004/5, with net profit of $19 million (up 39%) on revenue of $71 million (up 75%). read more
ITCRA welcomes voluntary code for recruitment industry; Three months to fill critical vacancies, says survey; Diversity key to tackling skills shortage; Former Verossity IT manager joins Glotel; and Mercer acquires Watson Wyatt NZ. read more
The availability of flexible work practices is critical in attracting and retaining workers and now ranks higher than remuneration as a benefit, according to new research released today. read more
Employers are failing to attract and retain Gen X and Y staff due to a lack of investment in leadership programs, according to one of Australia's leading human capital consultants. read more
100K+ needs industry support, says Command; Illegal spam campaign targets SEEK; LinkMe makes over 2000 connections; Kelly expands into Japan; New owners for Worklife International; Gemteq Executive expands operations; and iGroup growing. read more
Candle has today announced its second acquisition in as many days, with the purchase of Adelaide-based Choice IT for an estimated $1.1 million. read more
Candle has cemented its diversification into accounting recruitment, with the purchase of Sydney-based recruitment company Parker Bridge Australia for around $4.3 million. read more
Sensis has today launched a new online job board and career networking site called Link Me, with financial backing from Morgan and Banks Investments (MBI). read more