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
IT recruiter expands into office support; Former Adecco director of sales joins DFP; New low-cost perm recruitment start-up launches; ePredix merges with Qwiz; Poor culture fit of apprentices costing employers; and RCSA launches workplace relations guide. read more
Turnover in the nursing industry is costing employers up to $21,000 per nurse as heavy workloads, increasing levels of workplace violence and low morale contribute to poor retention levels, according to a new report by the Queensland Nurses Union. read more
Following a recent article published by Shortlist on recruitment staff turnover, a number of recruitment executives have criticised or defended the use of separate classifications for employee turnover. read more
Skilled Group has today announced its purchase of Perth-based mining and engineering recruitment company Extraman for $20 million, with combined group revenue expected to hit the $1 billion mark in 2006. read more
The ethics of recruitment companies were put to the test during an interactive RCSA breakfast panel yesterday, which tackled the issue of who receives the placement fee when a candidate is referred to a client by multiple agencies. read more
100,000 new jobs for Australians in Q2, says Drake; More candidates contacting RCSA with complaints; iLogos responds on recruitment business process outsourcing; Employers lack understanding of staff views on super, and government needs to lift age pension to improve workforce participation, says Mercer. read more
The strong employment market has driven a large rise in average net billings per consultant over the past 12 months, according to Navigator Consulting's latest Recruitment Industry Performance Report. read more