Browsing: Hiring intentions

• Recruitment franchise achieves five-star rating
  
• Entries closing soon for revamped RCSA awards
  
• January job vacancies up by 2% read more

Peoplebank's latest salary index has recorded a drop in the number of professionals working in digital and IT roles, and a "noticeable decline" in contractor hiring. Meanwhile tech sector layoffs aren't likely to have a major impact on that talent pool, an academic says. read more

• Scientific recruitment specialist acquired
  
• Applications per job rise for seventh consecutive month
  
• Trading competition targets fresh finance talent read more

• LinkedIn names top jobs on the rise
  
• Cyber security specialists top in-demand roles list
  
• NZ job applications soaring read more

• Hiring demand cooler, but "holding firm"
  
• Small dip in December ads: IVI
  
• The good news: Applications per job ad rising read more

Three-quarters of employers intend to maintain or increase their permanent headcount this year, and almost two-thirds plan to do the same with contract positions, according to Robert Half research released today. Meanwhile, similar hiring optimism is reported in ManpowerGroup's latest Employment Outlook Survey. read more

RGF Staffing APEJ has experienced some record months of permanent demand this year, but CEO Peter Acheson is preparing for a softer market ahead. read more

Australian employers have unnecessarily high expectations that their candidates will possess formal qualifications, according to a globally renowned research director. Meanwhile a new report highlights the areas where employees have done the most upskilling this year. read more

• Casual changes had minimal impact on conversions
  
• Executive hiring on pause ahead of holiday season
  
• Australian employers hiring more women and non-national CEOs read more

• Online job ads down in November
  
• Younger workers most confident about their job prospects
  
• "Staggering" pay premiums on offer for new hires read more