Fourteen years ago this month, the online recruitment space was heating up, as one of the then leading Australian job boards banned ads from employers, and SEEK faced off with a major publisher that refused to run its print ads. read more
Fewer ethics enquiries and complaints in FY13: RCSA.... WA employers reducing size of in-house teams.... US, UK recovery drives Harvey Nash results improvement.... Jackman might return to recruitment directorship? read more
Nearly half of all senior appointments made this year by executive search firm Jo Fisher Executive have been female, and founder Jo Fisher says a lack of gender diversity on shortlists was one of the reasons she went into recruitment initially. read more
More difficult for employers to recruit in 2013 than 2011: NCVER... ManpowerGroup leading global MSP space.... Ambition shareholders used remuneration vote to voice concerns.... Resources services company secures on-hire contract.... Clarius raises more than $21k for charity. read more
ICT contractor placement length increasing: ITCRA.... Salary increases drop to GFC lows.... Mining and energy companies have most appeal for Australians.... Contractors feeling less supported: Entity Solutions.... Morgan Consulting raises more than $35k for charity.... Adcorp government contract extended. read more
The six staffing companies named on BRW's 2013 list of the fastest-growing private companies had FY13 revenue growth between 43% and 77%, so how did they do it in a market where many other recruiters are struggling? read more
A dispute involving a labour hire firm that tried to dodge its responsibility to on-hire employees sets back many of the reputation gains made by the recruitment industry in the past 20 years, says RCSA advisor Charles Cameron. read more
Recruitment managers have to strike a balance between motivating and demoralising their staff when they are under pressure in a tight market, says industry trainer Ross Clennett. read more
Recruitment company leaders can be "brutally honest" with their staff about tough market conditions, while remaining upbeat and positive – and getting the balance right boosts engagement and drives growth, says Peoplebank CEO Peter Acheson. read more