HJ&B's internal cost analysis shows that replacing an experienced permanent recruiter can cost a recruitment company in excess of $100,000, according to the company's acting CFO John Walker. read more
In an important case for the on-hired industry, Skilled Group has been found guilty of breaching the RCSA's code of professional conduct when it transitioned on-hire workers employed by another recruitment company. read more
Westpac has dramatically shifted its recruitment strategies to focus primarily on internal staff promotions, according to the bank's head of careers, Helen O'Laughlin. read more
An arbitrator has found that Drake International breached the RCSA Code of Professional Practice and has fined it for unprofessional conduct. read more
Evaluating how a company manages its most valuable asset - its people - is fast becoming as important as its financial performance, according to wholesale and retail funds manager, Portfolio Partners' HR director Lisa Ryan. read more
Strong December half for Skilled Group delivers earnings upgrade to $43.6 million; We acted ethically, says Tanner Menzies/Select; Michael Page global ceo to step down; Catalyst prepares for $1.2 million acquisition; Adecco upgrades communications systems; Julia Ross increases company shareholding; CBA reduces SEEK stake; Salary pressure and staff retention top concerns for new year; and People moves. read more
Hiring intentions remain strong for first quarter in 2006; Labour market tightens further as job applications decrease; UK-listed Empresaria acquires stake in Monroe Consulting; TESA acquires in South Australia; Australia top destination for European and South African contractors; Employers to be restricted from genetic testing in pre-employment screening; and Nielsen re-adjusts figures for November. read more
Salaries to rise by 4.5% next year; Recruitment spend will be big in 2006; Unilever tops graduate recruitment awards; New rewards scheme for recruiters; Finance sector most promising for executive recruitment; Aussie lifestyle main attraction for skilled migrant workers; Bosses lack people skills, says finance staff; Managers should receive more people skills training; SMS Management and Technology appoints new CFO; Better mediation skills needed under new IR laws; and Manpower to provide assessment systems to Chinese labour authorities. read more
Drake case to be resolved soon; Office admin staff salaries up by $5000; WorkSafe Victoria seeks comment on host employer labour hire guide; DFP opens Perth office; and UK job board partners with online chat service. read more
Employers need more support for part-time work, says workplace researcher; Austereo partners with SHL; Hudson launches IT recruitment campaign for Commonwealth Games; People moves; Jobster acquires online job ads search engine WorkZoo; and Kelly recognised as employer of choice for mature age workers. read more